How To Fix KO033 - Order & still has earmarked funds

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Order & still has earmarked funds

What causes this issue?

There are still earmarked funds assigned to order &v1&.

System Response

You cannot delete order &v1&.

How to fix this error?

You must first delete all earmarked funds assigned to the order &v1&.

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

If you want to mark orders for deletion (on which earmarked funds are
still assigned), you can change this message from an error message to a
warning. To change the message type, use step
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OBA5>Change Message Control</> (application area
KO, message number 033).
The system always ensures that the relevant order does not contain any
open commitments.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO033 - Order & still has earmarked funds ?

  The SAP error message KO033 ("Order & still has earmarked funds") typically occurs when you are trying to settle or close a cost object (like an internal order) that still has earmarked funds associated with it. Earmarked funds are amounts that have been reserved for specific purposes but are not yet fully committed or spent.
  
  Cause:
  
  Earmarked Funds Exist: The primary reason for this error is that there are still earmarked funds linked to the order. This means that there are amounts that have been set aside for future use but have not been fully utilized or released.
  Incomplete Settlements: The order may have pending transactions or settlements that need to be processed before it can be closed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the order from being settled or closed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Earmarked Funds: Review the earmarked funds associated with the order. You can do this by navigating