How To Fix RESCSH005 - &1 was already settled for period &2 in settlement &3

RESCSH005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCSH - Error Messages When Creating Settlement Hierarchy

• Message number: 005

• Message text: &1 was already settled for period &2 in settlement &3

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you wish to settle &v1& in period &v2& with this settlement, you have
to reverse settlement &v3& first.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCSH005 - &1 was already settled for period &2 in settlement &3 ?

  The SAP error message RESCSH005 indicates that a specific cost object (like a project or internal order) has already been settled for a particular period in a specified settlement. This typically occurs in the context of settlement processes in SAP Controlling (CO) when trying to settle costs that have already been processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Settlement Attempt: The cost object has already been settled for the specified period, and the system does not allow settling the same costs again.
  Incorrect Period: The period you are trying to settle may not be open for posting or may have already been closed.
  Settlement Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the settlement rules or the settlement profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RESCSH005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Settlement History:
  
  Review the settlement history for the cost object to confirm that it has indeed been settled for the