How To Fix VK189 - Sales order type & is not allowed for final settlement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Sales order type & is not allowed for final settlement

What causes this issue?

The selected order type &V1& is not defined for final rebate
settlement.
The reason is that billing type &V2& is assigned to order type &V1& as
billing type for order-related billing. Billing type &V2& is not marked
as billing type for final rebate settlement, however.

System Response

Order type &V1& cannot be assigned.

How to fix this error?

Select a different order type. The assigned billing type must have the
indicator <LB>A</> in the field <LS>rebate settlement</> in
<GL:Customizing>Customizing</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK189 - Sales order type & is not allowed for final settlement ?

  The SAP error message VK189, which states "Sales order type & is not allowed for final settlement," typically occurs in the context of sales order processing and settlement in SAP. This error indicates that the specific sales order type you are trying to finalize or settle is not configured to allow for final settlement.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The sales order type may not be configured in the system to allow final settlement. This can happen if the order type is not set up correctly in the configuration settings for sales and distribution (SD) or project systems (PS).
  Order Type Restrictions: Certain sales order types are inherently designed for specific processes and may not support final settlement due to business rules or operational requirements.
  Status of the Sales Order: The sales order may be in a status that does not permit final settlement, such as being incomplete or having open items.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types.
  Find the sales order type in question and check the settings related to final settlement. Ensure that the "Final Settlement" option is enabled if applicable.
  
  
  
  Review Order Type:
  
  Verify if the sales order type is intended for final settlement. If it is not, you may need to use a different order type that supports final settlement.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Order Status:
  
  Review the status of the sales order. Ensure that all necessary conditions are met for final settlement, such as clearing any open items or completing any required processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the use of sales order types and their settlement processes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and order status, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA02 (Change Sales Order), VA03 (Display Sales Order), and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to sales order types and configurations.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the sales order type can now be settled without errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VK189 error and successfully process the final settlement for the sales order in question.