How To Fix NAA072 - Settlement document &1 is not a settlement document (internal error)

NAA072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Settlement document &1 is not a settlement document (internal error)

What causes this issue?

Settlement document &V1& is a settlement document for arrangement &V2&.
This is not allowed.

System Response

The document is not processed.

How to fix this error?

An internal error has occurred.
Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA072 - Settlement document &1 is not a settlement document (internal error) ?

  The SAP error message NAA072, which states "Settlement document &1 is not a settlement document (internal error)," typically indicates an issue with the settlement document processing in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, incorrect document types, or issues with the configuration of the settlement process.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document referenced may not be a valid settlement document. This can happen if the document type is not set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the settlement document, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the settlement process may not be correctly defined, leading to errors when trying to process the document.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs or issues in the SAP system that are causing this internal error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the document type of the