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

ML4HMASTER117 - Overview

• 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