How To Fix KO185 - Settlement rule was not copied from reference

KO185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Settlement rule was not copied from reference

What causes this issue?

The business transaction to maintain the settlement rule is not allowed
for this new order.

System Response

The settlement rule was not copied from the reference order.

How to fix this error?

Change the status management for order type &v1&, so that for a newly
created order (i.e. the initial status is set) the transaction
"Maintain settlement rule" is allowed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KO185 - Details

• The SAP error message KO185, which states "Settlement rule was not copied from reference," typically occurs in the context of internal orders or projects when the system is unable to copy the settlement rules from a reference order or project. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of KO185
  
  
  Missing Settlement Rule in Reference Object: The reference object (e.g., another order or project) may not have a settlement rule defined. If there is no settlement rule in the reference, the system cannot copy it.
  
  
  Incompatible Order Types: The order types of the reference and the new order may not be compatible. For example, if the reference order is a different type of internal order or project, the system may not allow the copying of settlement rules.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the copying of settlement rules. This