How To Fix NAA277 - You cannot update status &2 of customer settlement &1

NAA277 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 277

• Message text: You cannot update status &2 of customer settlement &1

What causes this issue?

Business volume data can only be updated in the subsequent settlement
from the customer settlements once the document has been released to
Accounting.
Accounting status &V2& (&V3&) of document &V1& indicates that document
does not yet have to be updated.

System Response

The retrospective update cannot be executed yet in this program run.

How to fix this error?

Check for this.
Either release document &V1& to Accounting, if necessary, or correct
any errors that are preventing its release. The business volume data is
then updated in the next program run.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA277 - You cannot update status &2 of customer settlement &1 ?

  The SAP error message NAA277, which states "You cannot update status &2 of customer settlement &1," typically occurs in the context of customer settlements in SAP, particularly when dealing with the status of a customer settlement document. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Status Restrictions: The status of the customer settlement document may be locked or restricted from being updated. This can happen if the document is in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., completed or closed).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the customer settlement.
  Business Logic: There may be business rules or logic in place that prevent the status from being updated under certain conditions.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or issues with the underlying data that prevent the status from being updated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document