How To Fix NAA402 - Same total only makes sense for simultaneous period and final settlemnt

NAA402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Same total only makes sense for simultaneous period and final settlemnt

What causes this issue?

The "Check total" field can only be selected if a comparison is carried
out both for periods and final settlement, as otherwise, business
volume comparison would not be possible.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Select all three fields
Period comparison
Final settlement comparison
Same total
or delete the "Check total" indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA402 - Same total only makes sense for simultaneous period and final settlemnt ?

  The SAP error message NAA402 ("Same total only makes sense for simultaneous period and final settlement") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an inconsistency in the settlement of assets. This error indicates that the system has detected a mismatch in the settlement amounts for a given asset, particularly when trying to perform a settlement that involves both a period settlement and a final settlement.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Inconsistent Settlement Types: Attempting to perform a settlement that combines both period and final settlements without the necessary conditions being met.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for asset accounting or settlement may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in how settlements are processed.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or adjustments that do not align with the expected settlement processes can trigger this error.
  Incomplete or Incorrect Asset Master Data: If the asset master data