How To Fix RECOPL009 - Settlement units have different settlement variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECOPL - Planning

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Settlement units have different settlement variants

What causes this issue?

The selection criteria you entered selects settlement units that have
different settlement periods. For example, the settlement periods may
have different lengths, or the time periods overlap.

System Response

To process the data correctly, the system requires that the settlement
periods of the selected settlement units are the same.

How to fix this error?

Change the selection criteria so that only settlement units with the
same settlement period are selected.

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 RECOPL009 - Settlement units have different settlement variants ?

  The SAP error message RECOPL009 indicates that there is a mismatch in the settlement variants of the settlement units involved in a settlement process. This typically occurs when you are trying to settle costs or revenues for different cost objects (like internal orders, projects, or cost centers) that have been assigned different settlement variants.
  Cause:
  
  Different Settlement Variants: The primary cause of this error is that the settlement units (e.g., cost objects) have been configured with different settlement variants. Each settlement variant defines how costs are settled, and if they differ, SAP will not allow the settlement to proceed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the settlement variants in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The cost objects may have been incorrectly assigned to different settlement variants during their setup.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RECOPL009 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Settlement Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKO7 (Settlement Variants) and check the configuration of the settlement variants assigned to the relevant cost objects.
  Ensure that the settlement variants for all involved cost objects are the same.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settlement Variants:
  
  If you find that the settlement variants are different, you will need to either change the settlement variant of one of the cost objects to match the other or reconfigure the settlement variant settings to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Review Assignment:
  
  Check the assignment of the settlement variants in the master data of the cost objects (e.g., internal orders, projects) to ensure they are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Test Settlement:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, attempt to run the settlement process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settlement variant to use, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KO88: Order Settlement
  CJ88: Project Settlement
  KOB1: Display Actual Line Items
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify settlement variants and related configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RECOPL009 error in your SAP system.