How To Fix REMMSE001 - Settlement units have different settlement variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REMMSE - Messages for COA Settlement

• Message number: 001

• 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 differerent 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REMMSE001 - Settlement units have different settlement variants ?

  The SAP error message REMMSE001 indicates that there is a mismatch in the settlement variants of the settlement units involved in a settlement process. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting or Internal Orders when trying to settle costs to a different object or when processing settlements in a way that requires uniformity in settlement variants.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Different Settlement Variants: The settlement units (e.g., internal orders, projects, or assets) have been assigned different settlement variants. Each settlement variant defines how costs are settled, and if they differ, SAP cannot process the settlement.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the settlement variants for the involved objects are not aligned.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the settlement units may not be consistent, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Settlement Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKO7 (for internal orders) or OAOA (for assets) to check the settlement variants assigned to the relevant objects.
  Ensure that all involved settlement units have the same settlement variant.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the settlement variants are different and should be the same, you may need to adjust the configuration in the system. This can involve changing the settlement variant for one of the objects to match the other.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data of the involved objects to ensure that they are set up correctly and consistently. This includes reviewing the settings in the relevant master data transactions (e.g., internal order master data, asset master data).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on how to align settlement variants based on your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test settlement to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KO88: Settle Internal Order
  ABZON: Asset Acquisition
  OAOA: Asset Master Data
  OKO7: Settlement Variants for Internal Orders
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify settlement variants and master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the REMMSE001 error and implement a solution to resolve it.