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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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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 specified period. You can do this by using transaction codes like CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) or CJI5 (Project Actual/Plan/Variance).
  
  
  
  Verify Period Status:
  
  Ensure that the period you are trying to settle is open. You can check this in the Financial Accounting (FI) module under the period closing settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settlement:
  
  If you need to make adjustments, you may need to reverse the previous settlement if it was done incorrectly. This can be done using transaction KO88 (Order Settlement) or CJI3 to reverse the settlement.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the settlement profile and rules to ensure they are set up correctly. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under Controlling > Internal Orders > Settlement > Define Settlement Profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on settlement processes and error handling.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, 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 KO88 (Order Settlement), CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items), and CJI5 (Project Actual/Plan/Variance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials related to SAP Controlling and settlement processes for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RESCSH005 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.