How To Fix REEXCO209 - Object is used in settlement rules (number: &1), sender &2

REEXCO209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REEXCO - Messages for CO Integration

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Object is used in settlement rules (number: &1), sender &2

What causes this issue?

The deletion flag can only be set or the object can only be deleted if:
The distribution rule was ended before the current fiscal year and
The object has a balance of zero up to the valid-to period of the
distribution rule.
Note that you can no longer change the distribution rule with the
deleted object or object marked for deletion and can no longer settle
the subsequently posted costs as soon as the object has been deleted.

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?

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 REEXCO209 - Object is used in settlement rules (number: &1), sender &2 ?

  The SAP error message REEXCO209 indicates that an object (such as a cost object, internal order, or project) is being used in settlement rules, which prevents certain operations from being performed on it. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete or change an object that is still referenced in settlement rules.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the object you are trying to modify or delete is still linked to settlement rules in the system. Settlement rules are used to define how costs are settled from one object to another, and if an object is still referenced in these rules, the system will not allow changes to ensure data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Object: The error message provides the object number (indicated by &1) and the sender (indicated by &2). Use this information to locate the specific object in the