How To Fix RESCAL003 - No advance payments are determined in settlement schema &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCAL - SCS: Accrual/Deferral

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No advance payments are determined in settlement schema &1

What causes this issue?

In the <DS:SIMG.REFXV_TIVSCSEPARAM>settlement schema</>, you specified
that the accrual does not determine any advance payments. However, in
the <DS:SIMG.REFXV_TIVSCSCKEYGRP>service charge groups</>, flow types
were entered for transferring advance payments.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCAL003 - No advance payments are determined in settlement schema &1 ?

  The SAP error message RESCAL003 indicates that no advance payments have been determined in the settlement schema specified. This error typically occurs during the settlement process in SAP, particularly in the context of project systems or internal orders.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Settlement Schema Configuration: The settlement schema defined in the system may not be set up to handle advance payments correctly.
  Missing Advance Payment Data: There may be no advance payment data recorded for the project or order in question.
  Incorrect Assignment: The assignment of the advance payment to the project or order may not be correct or may be missing.
  Settlement Rules: The settlement rules for the project or order may not include advance payments.
  Document Status: The status of the documents related to the advance payments may not allow for settlement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RESCAL003 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Settlement Schema:
  
  Review the settlement schema configuration in the system. Ensure that it is set up to include advance payments.
  You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings for settlement schemas in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Verify Advance Payment Data:
  
  Check if there are any advance payments recorded for the project or order. You can do this by reviewing the relevant financial documents.
  Ensure that the advance payments are correctly posted and linked to the project or order.
  
  
  
  Review Settlement Rules:
  
  Examine the settlement rules for the project or order to ensure that they include provisions for advance payments.
  If necessary, modify the settlement rules to include advance payments.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure that all related documents (invoices, payments) are in the correct status and are not blocked for settlement.
  If there are any issues with document statuses, resolve them before attempting to settle again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring and troubleshooting settlement schemas and advance payments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test settlement to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or KO02 (Change Order) to review project or order details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify settlement schemas and related configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in project systems or financial accounting within SAP.