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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 'E' usually refers to settlement to cost elements or specific settlement rules.
  &1: Placeholder for the actual settlement document type entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Settlement Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ? Controlling ? Internal Orders / Cost Object Controlling ? Settlement ? Define Settlement Document Types.
  Find the settlement document type you are using (the one shown in the error message).
  Verify if the settlement category 'E' is assigned to this document type.
  
  
  
  Assign Settlement Category 'E' if Missing:
  
  If the settlement category 'E' is not assigned, you need to assign it to the settlement document type.
  This might require coordination with your SAP FI/CO consultant or system administrator because changing document types can affect other processes.
  
  
  
  Use a Correct Settlement Document Type:
  
  Alternatively, use a settlement document type that already has settlement category 'E' assigned.
  This can be checked in the configuration or by consulting your SAP documentation or support team.
  
  
  
  Check Settlement Profile:
  
  Sometimes, the settlement profile assigned to the cost object or order controls the settlement document type.
  Ensure the settlement profile is correctly configured to use a settlement document type with category 'E'.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W_), so the system might still allow you to proceed, but it indicates a potential issue that could cause incorrect settlement postings.
  Settlement categories are critical for ensuring that the settlement postings are created correctly in FI and CO.
  Always test changes in a development or quality system before applying them in production.
  Refer to SAP Note or documentation related to settlement document types and settlement categories for your SAP version.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  W_CB149 The selected settlement doc type &1 does not have settlement category 'E'
  
  
  Cause
  Settlement document type lacks settlement category 'E'
  
  
  Effect
  Settlement process may not post correctly or as expected
  
  
  Solution
  Assign settlement category 'E' to the settlement document type or use a correct type
  
  
  Transaction to Check
  SPRO ? Controlling ? Settlement ? Define Settlement Document Types
  
  
  
  
  If you need, I can also guide you through the exact steps in the SAP GUI to check or change the settlement document type configuration.