How To Fix W_CB149 - The selected settlement doc type &1 does not have settlement category 'E'

W_CB149 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 149

• Message text: The selected settlement doc type &1 does not have settlement category 'E'

What causes this issue?

You want to assign a
<DS:DE.WCB_WFART_EXP>settlement document type for expenses</> to a copy
control group.

System Response

You can only assign a settlement document type with
<DS:DE.NAFKT>settlement category</> <LB>E</> <LS> Expenses Settlement
(Trading Contract/Condition Contract) </> to a copy control group for
expenses.

How to fix this error?

Enter a settlement document type with settlement type <LB>E</>.

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 W_CB149 - The selected settlement doc type &1 does not have settlement category 'E' ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB149 The selected settlement doc type &1 does not have settlement category 'E'
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs during the settlement process in SAP (e.g., when settling costs from a cost object like a production order, internal order, or WBS element) because the settlement document type you have selected does not have the settlement category 'E' assigned to it.
  
  Settlement category 'E' is typically used for settlement documents related to cost element-based settlement or specific settlement processes.
  The system expects the settlement document type to be configured with settlement category 'E' to proceed with the settlement.
  If the settlement document type lacks this category, the system cannot correctly process the settlement, hence the warning.
  
  
  Explanation of Terms:
  
  Settlement Document Type: Defines the type of document created during settlement (e.g., RE for settlement document).
  Settlement Category: Controls the type of settlement and how the system processes it. Category