How To Fix MN220 - Settlement type &1 not allowed (settlement partner "debtor")


MN220 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

  • Message number: 220

  • Message text: Settlement type &1 not allowed (settlement partner "debtor")

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  • What causes this issue?

    Settlement type &V1& is valid in principle, but is not permitted for
    settlement by a settlement partner with type 'Debtor'.
    Rebate arrangements with 'Debtor' as the settlement partner are usually
    used in Pooled Payment for subsequent settlement by a customer.
    As a result, only customer supplier billing documents are defined as
    settlement documents.
    Valid settlement types are:

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    2 - debit-side settlement at plant level (customer billing document)
    3 - debit-side settlement at purchasing organization level (supplier
    billing document)
    The arrangement concerned is &V3&.

    System Response

    How to fix this error?

    Contact your system administrator, as a program adjustment is probably
    needed (internal program error).
    The error occurred in function module &V2&.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN220 - Settlement type &1 not allowed (settlement partner "debtor") ?
    The SAP error message MN220, which states "Settlement type &1 not allowed (settlement partner 'debtor')", typically occurs in the context of settlement processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with internal orders, projects, or other cost objects that require settlement to a specific partner.
    
    Cause: The error is triggered when the system encounters a settlement type that is not compatible with the specified settlement partner, which in this case is a "debtor." This can happen due to several reasons: Incorrect Settlement Type: The settlement type being used is not configured to allow settlements to a debtor. Each settlement type has specific rules regarding which partners it can settle to.
    Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the settlement types or the settlement partners may not be set up correctly in the system. Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost object or the debtor may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies. Business Process Misalignment: The business

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