How To Fix VK486 - Settlement date within settlement period &1 no longer possible

VK486 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 486

• Message text: Settlement date within settlement period &1 no longer possible

What causes this issue?

A settlement date is no longer possible in the settlement period &V1&.

System Response

The system tries to determine a valid <DS:DE.PADAT>settlement date</>.
However, in the <DS:DE.WFCID3>settlement period</> &V1&, there are no
longer any valid settlement dates, that have been entered before &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of calendar &V1&. It may be necessary to correct
the calendar definition or create a new calendar.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK486 - Settlement date within settlement period &1 no longer possible ?

  The SAP error message VK486, "Settlement date within settlement period &1 no longer possible," typically occurs in the context of settlement processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with internal orders, projects, or other cost objects. This error indicates that the settlement date you are trying to use falls within a period that has already been closed for posting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Period: The most common cause of this error is that the settlement period you are trying to use has been closed in the system. In SAP, financial periods are often closed to prevent further postings, and any attempts to settle costs in a closed period will trigger this error.
  Incorrect Settlement Date: The settlement date you are trying to use may not be valid for the current configuration of your system or may not align with the allowed settlement dates for the cost object.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling