How To Fix /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES039 - First execute a simulated settlement

/PM0/ABS_MESSAGES039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: First execute a simulated settlement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES039 - First execute a simulated settlement ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES039 with the description "First execute a simulated settlement" typically occurs in the context of Project System (PS) or Asset Accounting (AA) modules when you attempt to perform a settlement without first running a simulation. This is a safeguard to ensure that the settlement process is correctly configured and that any potential issues are identified before executing the actual settlement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Simulation Step: The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a simulated settlement to be executed before the actual settlement can take place. This is a standard procedure in SAP to validate the settlement process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project or asset that prevent the settlement from being executed directly.
  Incomplete Data: Required data for the settlement may be missing or incomplete, which can lead to the need for a simulation first.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Execute Simulated Settlement:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code for settlement