How To Fix MN240 - Not possible to create any settlement documents

MN240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Not possible to create any settlement documents

What causes this issue?

Errors have occurred during the creation of the settlement documents
(one or more supplier or customer billing documents) for rebate
arrangement &V1&.
Either the documents could not be created or posted due to faulty data
or wrong Customizing settings, or errors have occurred during further
processing of the generated documents (release to Financial Accounting).

System Response

Either no document was created (that is, settlement accounting was not
possible for this rebate arrangement), or the created document could not
be released for processing by Financial Accounting.
If the document has not yet been released, settlement accounting has
nevertheless been effected for this rebate arrangement.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_VERWALTUNG

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

You can see whether or not settlement documents have been created by
referring to the list log. Where necessary, deal with the sources of the
listed error messages and then carry out settlement accounting for the
rebate arrangement again.
Please check any settlement documents created. If necessary, you can
cancel the documents and re-run the settlement program for the rebate
arrangement.
If the error occurred during the release of a billing document to
Financial Accounting, remedy the source of the error and release the
billing document manually.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN240 - Not possible to create any settlement documents ?

  The SAP error message MN240, which states "Not possible to create any settlement documents," typically occurs in the context of settlement processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with internal orders, projects, or other cost objects. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of MN240 Error
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The settlement profile or the configuration for the cost object may not be set up correctly. This includes settings related to the settlement rules, settlement types, or the assignment of cost elements.
  
  
  Settlement Rules Not Defined: The cost object (e.g., internal order, project) may not have any settlement rules defined, or the existing rules may not be valid.
  
  
  No Costs to Settle: There may be no costs recorded against the cost object that can be settled. If there are no costs, the system will not be able to create settlement documents.
  
  
  Period Closing: The