How To Fix RESCBC046 - Settlement unit &1 is scheduled for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCBC - Errors During Posting of Settlement

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Settlement unit &1 is scheduled for deletion

What causes this issue?

In the settlement unit, the deletion flag or the deletion indicator has
been set.

System Response

The service charge settlement cannot be reversed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCBC046 - Settlement unit &1 is scheduled for deletion ?

  The SAP error message RESCBC046 indicates that a settlement unit is scheduled for deletion. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with settlement units in the context of internal orders, projects, or other cost objects.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to perform an operation (like settlement or posting) on a settlement unit that has been marked for deletion. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Manual Deletion: A user may have manually scheduled the settlement unit for deletion.
  System Process: A background job or process may have scheduled the unit for deletion as part of a cleanup or archiving process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that automatically mark certain settlement units for deletion based on specific criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Deletion Status:
  
  Use transaction code CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) or CJI5 (Project Actual/Plan/Variance) to check the status of the settlement unit.
  Verify if the unit is indeed marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Deletion Schedule:
  
  If the unit is scheduled for deletion, you may need to review the reason for this. Check if it was done manually or by a system process.
  
  
  
  Cancel Deletion:
  
  If the deletion was scheduled in error, you can cancel the deletion status. This can typically be done through the relevant transaction (like KO02 for internal orders) by changing the status of the settlement unit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or notes related to the project or order to understand why it was marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KO02 (Change Order), CJI3, CJI5, and KOB1 (Order Actual Line Items).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to RESCBC046 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the settlement unit.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.