How To Fix NAA147 - No settlement documents are needed (save the arrangement)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 147

• Message text: No settlement documents are needed (save the arrangement)

What causes this issue?

As the condition records were deleted, no settlement accounting is
required for arrangement &V1&.
There are no provisions for accrued income to be dissolved, as the
conditions here are either not relevant, or there are no open
provisions for accrued income.

System Response

The system checks whether settlement accounting is requred for the
arrangement and finds that it is not.

How to fix this error?

Save the arrangement without changing it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA147 - No settlement documents are needed (save the arrangement) ?

  The SAP error message NAA147 "No settlement documents are needed (save the arrangement)" typically occurs in the context of settlement processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with internal orders, projects, or other financial arrangements. This message indicates that the system has determined that there are no settlement documents that need to be processed for the specified arrangement.
  Cause:
  
  No Relevant Data: There may be no actual costs or revenues that need to be settled for the arrangement. This can happen if no transactions have been posted to the order or project.
  Settlement Rules: The settlement rules defined for the order or project may not require any settlement documents to be generated.
  Status of the Order/Project: The order or project may be in a status that does not allow for settlement, such as being closed or completed without any costs.
  Settlement Period: The settlement period may not be open, or the arrangement may not be eligible for settlement in the current period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transactions: Verify if there are any actual costs or revenues posted to the order or project. If there are none, then the message is expected.
  Review Settlement Rules: Check the settlement rules for the order or project to ensure they are set up correctly and that they require settlement.
  Order/Project Status: Ensure that the order or project is in an appropriate status for settlement. If it is closed or completed, you may need to reopen it or adjust its status.
  Settlement Period: Confirm that the settlement period is open and that the arrangement is eligible for settlement in that period.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to your organization’s setup.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KO88 (Order Settlement) or CJ88 (Project Settlement) to perform settlement activities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform settlement activities in SAP.
  Training and Support: If you are unsure about the settlement process, consider seeking training or support from your SAP functional team or a consultant.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose the cause of the NAA147 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.