How To Fix WZRE_IV249 - The balance of the settlement document list is not zero (balance &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_IV - Clearing Workbench

• Message number: 249

• Message text: The balance of the settlement document list is not zero (balance &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_IV249 - The balance of the settlement document list is not zero (balance &1) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZRE_IV249 – The balance of the settlement document list is not zero (balance &1)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the settlement process in SAP when the total amount of the settlement document list does not balance to zero. In other words, the sum of the debits and credits in the settlement document list is not equal, indicating an imbalance in the settlement amounts.
  Common reasons include:  
  
  Incorrect or incomplete settlement rule entries.  
  Differences in amounts due to rounding or currency conversion.  
  Missing or incorrect assignment of settlement receivers or cost objects.  
  Partial settlement or open items that have not been fully cleared.  
  Manual changes or inconsistencies in the underlying documents or settlement rules.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP, when you perform a settlement (e.g., settling a cost center, internal order, or WBS element), the system creates a settlement document that posts the costs to the receiver objects. The settlement document list contains all the line items that make up this settlement. For the settlement to be posted successfully, the total debits and credits in this list must balance to zero.
  If the balance is not zero, SAP cannot post the settlement document because it would result in an unbalanced accounting document, which is not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Settlement Rules:  
  
  Verify that the settlement rules assigned to the sender object are correct and complete.  
  Ensure that the percentages or fixed amounts assigned to receivers add up to 100% or the total amount to be settled.
  
  
  
  Review Settlement Parameters:  
  
  Check if the settlement period and settlement profile are correctly maintained.  
  Confirm that the settlement receiver objects are valid and active.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Settlement Document List:  
  
  Use transaction codes like KO88 (Order Settlement), CJ88 (WBS Element Settlement), or KSV5 (Display Settlement Document List) to review the settlement document list.  
  Identify any discrepancies or missing line items.
  
  
  
  Check for Rounding Differences:  
  
  Small rounding differences can cause imbalance. Adjust the settlement rules or use the rounding indicator in the settlement profile to handle rounding.
  
  
  
  Clear Open Items:  
  
  Ensure that all relevant costs have been posted and that there are no open or partially settled items causing the imbalance.
  
  
  
  Re-run Settlement:  
  
  After correcting the above, re-execute the settlement process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:  
  
  If the problem persists, check for relevant SAP Notes or patches that might address known issues related to settlement imbalances.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  KO88 – Order Settlement  
  CJ88 – WBS Element Settlement  
  KSV5 – Display Settlement Document List  
  KSU5 – Display Settlement Rule
  
  
  
  Tables:  
  
  COBK – CO Document Header  
  COEP – CO Line Items  
  COSP – CO Object: Cost Totals for Internal Postings
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WZRE_IV249 or settlement document imbalance.
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:  
  
  Always ensure that the sender object has valid and complete settlement rules before running settlement.  
  Use the settlement simulation function to preview the settlement document list and identify imbalances before posting.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more details about the specific scenario (e.g., sender object type, settlement profile, transaction used), I can help with more targeted troubleshooting steps.