How To Fix RESCSH052 - Settlement unit &2 is assigned to cost object SU &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Settlement unit &2 is assigned to cost object SU &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCSH052 - Settlement unit &2 is assigned to cost object SU &1 ?

  The SAP error message RESCSH052 indicates that a settlement unit (SU) is assigned to a cost object, which is causing a conflict during a settlement process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO) modules, where cost objects and settlement units are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A settlement unit (SU) is already assigned to a cost object (like a project, internal order, or WBS element) and you are trying to assign it to another cost object or perform a settlement operation that conflicts with its current assignment.
  There may be an attempt to settle costs to a cost object that is not compatible with the current configuration or assignment of the settlement unit.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RESCSH052 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Assignment: Verify the current assignment of the settlement unit. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CJ20N for