How To Fix W_CB158 - Document &1: Settlement document type &2 does not exist


W_CB158 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: W_CB -

  • Message number: 158

  • Message text: Document &1: Settlement document type &2 does not exist

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB158 - Document &1: Settlement document type &2 does not exist ?
    Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
    
    SAP Error Message:
    W_CB158 Document &1: Settlement document type &2 does not exist
    
    Meaning / 
    Cause: This warning message occurs during the settlement process in SAP (e.g., when settling costs from a cost object to another object such as a cost center, order, or asset). The system is trying to create or reference a settlement document with a specific document type, but the document type specified does not exist or is not defined in the system. &1 = Document number or reference document &2 = Settlement document type that the system tried to use but could not find The root cause is that the settlement document type configured or defaulted in the settlement profile or settlement rule is missing or incorrectly maintained in the system. Common Causes: Settlement document type not defined: The document type used for settlement postings is not created in the system. Incorrect settlement profile configuration: The

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