How To Fix RESCAJ070 - Condition is not within next settlement period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCAJ - Adjustment for Conditions of SCS

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Condition is not within next settlement period

What causes this issue?

The condition begins after the end of the next settlement period or the
condition ends before the settlement period begins. However, the
adjustment can be performed anyway, if the condition does not begin
before the next settlement period begins and this message is switched
off using message control.

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

INCLUDE RECA_CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCAJ070 - Condition is not within next settlement period ?

  The SAP error message RESCAJ070 ("Condition is not within next settlement period") typically occurs in the context of settlement processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with condition records in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM). This error indicates that the condition record you are trying to use is not valid for the specified settlement period.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Condition Record: The condition record you are trying to apply is not valid for the current or next settlement period. This can happen if the validity dates of the condition record do not cover the period you are trying to settle.
  Settlement Period Configuration: The configuration of the settlement periods may not align with the validity of the condition records.
  Incorrect Date Settings: The system date or the date settings in the transaction may not match the expected dates for the condition records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: 
  
  Go to the condition records in the relevant transaction (e.g., VK13 for sales conditions or MEK3 for purchasing conditions) and verify the validity dates. Ensure that the condition record is valid for the period you are trying to settle.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Dates: 
  
  If the condition record is not valid for the required period, you may need to adjust the validity dates to include the settlement period you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Settlement Period Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration of the settlement periods in your SAP system. Ensure that the periods are set up correctly and that they align with the condition records.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction: 
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct transaction for the type of settlement you are performing. Sometimes, using the wrong transaction can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to manage condition records and settlement periods.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK13 (Display Condition), MEK3 (Display Purchasing Condition), and others related to condition management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials specific to your SAP module (SD, MM) for more detailed guidance on managing condition records and settlements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RESCAJ070 error and implement a solution to resolve it.