How To Fix RESCSH026 - Settlement can only settle using debited advance payments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Settlement can only settle using debited advance payments

What causes this issue?

The indicator for considering planned advance payments (<ZK>Open AP</>)
was <ZH>not</> set in the <DS:SIMG.REFXV_TIVSCSEPARAM>settlement
parameters</>, but the assigned tax calculation routine only supports
settlement with planned advance payments.

System Response

Processing is canceled, since the settlement schema is not consistent in
this form.
Note that only the following indicator combinations are possible in the
settlement schema: E
Revenue principle (advance payments posted as revenue):
Balance and planned
Special general ledger (advance payments posted as down payments):
Balance and planned
Non-balance and planned
Non-balance and actual

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCSH026 - Settlement can only settle using debited advance payments ?

  The SAP error message RESCSH026 indicates that a settlement process is attempting to settle costs or revenues, but it can only do so using debited advance payments. This typically occurs in the context of settlement processes in SAP, particularly in the areas of project systems (PS) or internal orders (CO).
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Settlement Rule: The settlement rule for the order or project may not be configured correctly. It may be set to use advance payments that have not been debited or are not available for settlement.
  
  
  Missing Advance Payments: There may be no advance payments available that can be used for the settlement. This could happen if the advance payments were not posted correctly or if they were not debited.
  
  
  Settlement Type: The settlement type defined in the configuration may not allow for the current settlement process to proceed as intended.
  
  
  Account Assignment Issues: There may be issues with the account assignments in the settlement rule, leading to the inability to use the available advance payments.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RESCSH026 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Settlement Rules:
  
  Go to the relevant order or project and check the settlement rules. Ensure that they are set up to use the correct advance payments.
  Make sure that the settlement type is appropriate for the transaction you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Verify Advance Payments:
  
  Check if there are any advance payments that have been debited. You can do this by reviewing the relevant financial documents or reports.
  If there are no advance payments, you may need to create and debit them before attempting the settlement again.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, review the settings for settlement types and rules in the SAP system. Ensure that they align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure settlement rules and advance payments.
  
  
  
  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 who can provide more tailored assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KO02 (Change Order) or CJ20N (Project Builder) to check and modify settlement rules.
  Reports: Use reports such as S_ALR_87013558 (Order: Actual/Plan/Variance) to analyze the financial status of orders or projects.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps related to settlement processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RESCSH026 error and implement a solution to resolve it.