How To Fix KJ606 - First cancel settlement

KJ606 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 606

• Message text: First cancel settlement

What causes this issue?

This is a <DS:GLOS.WBS_element>WBS element</> with a
<DS:GLOS.results_analysis_key>results analysis key</>. You are
attempting to change the <LS>Billing element</> indicator. If you want
to turn on this indicator, no settled actual data can exist. If you
want to turn off the indicator, there cannot be any settled
<DS:GLOS.results_analysis_data>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?

Cancel the settlement.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ606 - First cancel settlement ?

  The SAP error message KJ606, which states "First cancel settlement," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and project systems (PS) when you attempt to perform a settlement on a cost object (like 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 one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Previous Settlement Exists: The cost object has already been settled in a prior period, and SAP does not allow multiple settlements for the same period without first canceling the previous one.
  Incorrect Sequence of Operations: The user may be trying to settle costs without following the correct sequence of operations, such as not canceling the previous settlement.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KJ606 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Previous Settlement:
  
  Use transaction codes like KOB1 (for orders) or CJI3 (for projects) to view the settlement history of the cost