How To Fix WAB002 - Direct settlement not possible with settlement procedure & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Direct settlement not possible with settlement procedure & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB002 - Direct settlement not possible with settlement procedure & & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WAB002 - Direct settlement not possible with settlement procedure & &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform a direct settlement for a cost object (like a cost center, internal order, or project) that is assigned a settlement rule with a settlement procedure that does not allow direct settlement.
  In SAP Controlling (CO), settlement procedures define how costs are settled from sender objects to receiver objects. Some settlement procedures are designed only for indirect settlement (e.g., via periodic settlement runs), and do not support direct settlement (manual or immediate settlement).
  When you attempt a direct settlement (e.g., using transaction KO88 for internal orders or CJ88 for projects) on an object that uses such a settlement procedure, the system throws this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Settlement Procedure: Defines the rules and receivers for settlement.
  Direct Settlement: Immediate settlement of costs without waiting for periodic settlement.
  Indirect Settlement: Settlement done via periodic batch jobs or settlement runs.
  
  If the settlement procedure assigned to the cost object is configured to only allow indirect settlement, direct settlement is blocked.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Settlement Procedure assigned to the cost object:
  
  For internal orders: Check the settlement rule in transaction KO02 (Change Order) or KO03 (Display Order).
  For projects: Check the settlement rule in CJ20N or CJ88.
  
  
  
  Review the Settlement Procedure configuration:
  
  Use transaction OKO7 to display/change settlement procedures.
  Verify if the settlement procedure allows direct settlement.
  Settlement procedures have a flag or setting that controls whether direct settlement is allowed.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Settlement Procedure:
  
  If direct settlement is required, modify the settlement procedure to allow direct settlement.
  Alternatively, create a new settlement procedure that supports direct settlement and assign it to the cost object.
  
  
  
  Use Periodic Settlement:
  
  If the settlement procedure is designed for indirect settlement, perform settlement using the periodic settlement transaction (e.g., KO88 for internal orders, CJ88 for projects) instead of direct settlement.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  In SPRO under Controlling ? Internal Orders ? Settlement ? Define Settlement Procedures, check the settings related to direct settlement.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  KO88: Settle Internal Order
  CJ88: Settle WBS Element (Project)
  KO02/KO03: Change/Display Internal Order
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  OKO7: Maintain Settlement Procedures
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Settlement of Internal Orders and Projects.
  SAP Notes related to settlement procedures and direct settlement restrictions.
  
  
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  You try to settle an internal order directly, but the settlement procedure assigned to the order is configured only for periodic settlement, causing WAB002.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Settlement procedure assigned to cost object does not allow direct settlement.
  
  
  Effect
  System blocks direct settlement and shows error WAB002.
  
  
  Solution
  Adjust settlement procedure to allow direct settlement or use periodic settlement run.
  
  
  Key Transactions
  KO88, CJ88, KO02, CJ20N, OKO7
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the cost object type (internal order, project, etc.) and the settlement procedure used.