Hi Anitha,
The most probable cause is the cost element assigned to the material used in the PO, and it is most likely not included in the Allocation parameter of the settlement profile used on the project. In other words, the system does not know what to do with it.
This cost element is most likely missing from the 'source assignment' in the allocation structure. So, the settlement program does not know what to do with the costs.
You should:
1. Identify the primary cost element used in the PO material.
2. Identify the allocation structure used by the project. Go to CJ20N, open your project, select the WBS with the PO, then Edit > Costs > Settlement rule; then Go to > Settlement parameters. You will see the Allocation structure. Write it down.
3. Go to configuration IMG > Project System > Costs > Automatic and Periodic Allocations > Settlement > Settlement profile > Create Allocation Structure.
a. Find and select your Allocation Structure identified in step 2.
b. Double-click 'Assignments'.
c. Select one of the assignments listed. If you have more than one, choose the one labeled material...just a guess on my part.
d. Then double-click on 'Source'.
e. You will see a range of cost elements or a cost element group (most likely a group).
f. Double-click the group.
g. See if your primary cost element from step 1 is within the range. If not, you should add the primary cost element to the group.
NOTE: Go to > KAH2 Change Cost element group to update.
4. Rerun test settlement to see if the problem is resolved.
5. If error still exists, check other 'Allocation' assignments (assuming there was more than 1).
Regards,
Kent Bettisworth
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