/ACCGO/CAS_MSG500 - Auto setl. rule not defined either in sales or purchase appl. doc.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAS_MSG -

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Auto setl. rule not defined either in sales or purchase appl. doc.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG500 - Auto setl. rule not defined either in sales or purchase appl. doc. ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG500 indicates that an automatic settlement rule is not defined for the document in question, either in the sales or purchase application document. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with settlement processes in projects or internal orders.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Settlement Rule: The most common cause of this error is that the relevant sales or purchase document does not have an automatic settlement rule defined. This can happen if the document was created without specifying a settlement rule or if the rule was inadvertently deleted or not maintained.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the automatic settlement rules are not properly set up in the controlling area or the relevant document types.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not support automatic settlement, leading to this error when trying to process them.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Settlement Rules:
  
  Navigate to the relevant sales or purchase document in SAP.
  Check if a settlement rule is defined. If not, you will need to create one.
  For internal orders, you can define the settlement rule in the order master data.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction code KO02 to change an internal order and define the settlement rule.
  For sales orders, you can use transaction code VA02 to change the sales order and check the settlement settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for automatic settlement is correctly set up in the controlling area. This can be done through transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant settings under Controlling.
  Check the settings for the document types involved to ensure they allow for automatic settlement.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or CO module consultant for guidance on how to properly set up settlement rules.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on settlement rules.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify settlement rules and document settings.
  Testing: After making changes, test the process to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the settlement works as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG500 and ensure that your automatic settlement rules are properly defined and functioning.