How To Fix T7218 - Premature settlement is only defined for transaction &

T7218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T7 - Forex entry

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Premature settlement is only defined for transaction &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T7218 - Premature settlement is only defined for transaction & ?

  The SAP error message T7218, which states "Premature settlement is only defined for transaction &," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to perform a premature settlement on an asset that is not configured to allow it. This error indicates that the system does not recognize the transaction type you are trying to use for premature settlement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transaction Type Configuration: The transaction type you are using for the asset does not have premature settlement defined in its configuration. This can happen if the transaction type is not set up to allow premature settlements.
  Asset Class Settings: The asset class associated with the asset may not be configured to allow premature settlements.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: You may be using an incorrect transaction code that does not support premature settlement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transaction Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: OAOA).
  Verify the settings for the transaction type you are