How To Fix ML4HMASTER117 - Settle activity &1 in the predecessor run first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML4HMASTER - Message Class for ML4H Masterdata

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Settle activity &1 in the predecessor run first

What causes this issue?

You want to perform a preparation of settlement for activity
type/business process &V1& in costing run &V2&. However, you have not
settled the activity type/business process in the non-posting
predecessor run.

System Response

The system does not allow the preparation of settlement for the activity
type/business process.

How to fix this error?

Perform settlement for activity type/business process &V1& in the
predecessor run first.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML4HMASTER117 - Settle activity &1 in the predecessor run first ?

  The SAP error message ML4HMASTER117 typically indicates that there is a dependency issue in the settlement process of a project or order. Specifically, it suggests that a settlement activity must be completed in a predecessor run before the current activity can be processed. This is common in scenarios where multiple settlement runs are interdependent.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to settle a project or order that has predecessor activities that have not yet been settled.
  The system requires that all predecessor activities must be settled first to ensure that the financial data is accurate and consistent.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Predecessor Activities: Determine which activities are predecessors to the one you are trying to settle. You can usually find this information in the project or order management module.
  
  
  Check Settlement Status: Review the settlement status of the predecessor activities. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like CJI3 for project reports or KOB1 for order reports).
  
  
  Perform Settlement on Predecessors: If you find that the predecessor activities have not been settled, you need to perform the settlement for those activities first. Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., K settlement for orders or CJ88 for projects) to settle them.
  
  
  Retry Settlement: Once all predecessor activities have been successfully settled, you can retry the settlement for the current activity that was causing the error.
  
  
  Check for Errors: If you encounter any errors during the settlement of predecessor activities, address those issues before proceeding.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CJ88: Settle Project
  KOB1: Order Report
  CJI3: Project Report
  KSU5: Settle Internal Orders
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on settlement processes and dependencies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to settlement errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ML4HMASTER117 error and successfully complete the settlement process.