How To Fix KO188 - Statistical order may not contain a settlement rule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Statistical order may not contain a settlement rule

What causes this issue?

Order &v1&, for which you are trying to create a settlement rule, is
statistical.

System Response

Statistical orders cannot have a settlement rule because they cannot be
settled.

How to fix this error?

You could possibly remove the statistics indicator from the order (only
if nothing has been posted to it yet).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO188 - Statistical order may not contain a settlement rule ?

  The SAP error message KO188, which states "Statistical order may not contain a settlement rule," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a statistical order in SAP that has a settlement rule associated with it. Statistical orders are used for tracking costs without affecting financial accounting, and they should not have settlement rules because they are not intended to settle costs to other cost objects.
  Cause:
  The error arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Settlement Rule Assignment: You have inadvertently assigned a settlement rule to a statistical order. Statistical orders are meant for tracking purposes only and should not have any settlement rules.
  Order Type Configuration: The configuration of the order type may allow for settlement rules, which is not appropriate for statistical orders.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KO188 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Order Type:
  
  Verify that the order type you are using is indeed a statistical order. You can do this by checking the order type configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: OPL8).
  Ensure that the order type is set up correctly to be a statistical order.
  
  
  
  Remove Settlement Rules:
  
  If you have already created a settlement rule for the statistical order, you need to remove it. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the order in question (Transaction code: KO02 for changing orders).
  Go to the "Settlement" tab and delete any existing settlement rules.
  
  
  
  
  
  Create a New Order:
  
  If the order is incorrectly set up, consider creating a new statistical order without any settlement rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the order type, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant to ensure that the order types are set up correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Statistical Orders: These are used for tracking costs without impacting financial statements. They are useful for internal reporting and analysis.
  Settlement Rules: These define how costs are settled from one cost object to another. They are typically used with real orders, projects, or internal orders that require cost allocation.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on order types and settlement rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KO188 error and ensure that your statistical orders are set up correctly without settlement rules.