How To Fix KQ198 - Settlement already made with RA version & - cannot delete

KQ198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Settlement already made with RA version & - cannot delete

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.results_analysis_version>Results analysis version</> &V1& in
<DS:GLOS.controlling_area>controlling area</> &V2& have already been
used to settle <DS:GLOS.results_analysis_data>results analysis data</>
of <DS:GLOS.WIP_calculation>WIP calculation</> or
<DS:GLOS.results_analysis>results analysis</>.
This results analysis version cannot be deleted for this reason.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ198 - Settlement already made with RA version & - cannot delete ?

  The SAP error message KQ198, which states "Settlement already made with RA version & - cannot delete," typically occurs in the context of settlement processes in SAP Controlling (CO) when you attempt to delete a settlement document or a related object that has already been settled.
  
  Cause:
  
  Settlement Already Processed: The primary cause of this error is that the settlement for the specified object (like a cost center, internal order, or project) has already been executed using a specific version of the results analysis (RA). Once a settlement has been completed, the system locks the associated data to maintain data integrity.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces strict data integrity rules, and once a settlement is posted, it cannot be reversed or deleted without following specific procedures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Settlement Status: Verify the status of the settlement for the object in question. You can do this by checking the settlement documents in the relevant transaction (e.g., KOB1