How To Fix KJ356 - First cancel settlement

KJ356 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KJ - Cost Object Controlling for Make-to-Order Production

• Message number: 356

• Message text: First cancel settlement

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to delete the <DS:GLOS.results_analysis_data>results
analysis data</> for a specific object. However, results analysis data
has already been settled for this object. To avoid inconsistent data,
you must first reverse the settlement before you can delete the results
analysis data.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Reverse the settlement.
Delete the results analysis data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KJ356 - Details

• The SAP error message KJ356, which states "First cancel settlement," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and project systems (PS) when there is an attempt to settle a project or internal order that has already been settled. This error indicates that the system requires you to reverse or cancel the previous settlement before you can proceed with a new settlement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Previous Settlement Exists: The primary cause of this error is that the project or internal order has already been settled in a previous transaction. SAP does not allow multiple settlements for the same period without first canceling the previous one.
  Incorrect Sequence of Transactions: Attempting to settle an order or project without following the correct sequence of operations can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KJ356 error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Previous Settlements:
  
  Use transaction codes like KOB1 (Order: Actual Line Items) or CJI3 (Project: Actual Line Items) to