How To Fix ML4HMASTER118 - Settlement status of output material &1 cannot be reset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML4HMASTER - Message Class for ML4H Masterdata

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Settlement status of output material &1 cannot be reset

What causes this issue?

You have repeated the settlement or preparation for a material or
activity type/business process which is an input for material &V1& on
costing level &V2&. This changed the values rolled up to material &V1&.
The system therefore tried to reset the settlement status for material
&V1& to assure the material is settled again. However<(>,<)> the closing
entries for material &V1& have already been posted.

System Response

The settlement status of material &V1& cannot be reset.

How to fix this error?

Reverse the closing entries for material &V1& on costing level &V2&.
Then repeat the settlement for this material using the option
<LS>Treating materials already processed: process again</>.
If material &V1& has depending materials on higher costing levels,
reverse the closing entries of these materials also, before you settle
material &V1&. After settling material &V1& execute the settlement for
the costing levels higher than &V2& to process the dependent materials.
For this execution<(>,<)> the option <LS>Treating materials already
processed: do not process</> is sufficient.

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 ML4HMASTER118 - Settlement status of output material &1 cannot be reset ?

  The SAP error message ML4HMASTER118 indicates that the settlement status of an output material cannot be reset. This typically occurs in the context of production orders, process orders, or other scenarios where materials are involved in a settlement process.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Settlement Completed: The output material has already been settled, meaning that the financial transactions related to it have been finalized. Once settled, the status cannot be reset.
  
  
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow for changes or resets. This could be due to various reasons, including being locked for accounting purposes.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other documents or processes that prevent the reset of the settlement status.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the system that restrict the ability to reset the settlement status.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Settlement Status: Verify if the output material has indeed been settled. If it has, you will not be able to reset the status. You may need to reverse the settlement if applicable.
  
  
  Review Material Status: Check the status of the material in the system. If it is locked or in a restricted state, you may need to unlock it or change its status.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation related to the specific process you are working with (e.g., production orders, process orders) to understand the implications of resetting the settlement status.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like CO02 for changing production orders) to check the details of the order and the material involved.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the settings related to material settlement.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to production and settlement processes, such as CO02 (Change Production Order), CO03 (Display Production Order), and others.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed explanations of settlement processes and error handling.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the issue related to the ML4HMASTER118 error message.