How To Fix WAB005 - Settlement doc list recipient and settlement partner must be identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Settlement doc list recipient and settlement partner must be identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB005 - Settlement doc list recipient and settlement partner must be identical ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WAB005: "Settlement doc list recipient and settlement partner must be identical":
  
  Error Message:
  WAB005 - Settlement doc list recipient and settlement partner must be identical
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the settlement process in SAP, typically in Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO) modules, when the system tries to create or post a settlement document.
  
  The recipient of the settlement document (the account or cost object to which costs are settled) and the settlement partner (the object from which costs are settled) are not the same.
  SAP requires that for certain settlement scenarios, especially when settlement is done to a receiver that is the same as the sender, these two must match.
  This mismatch can happen if:
  
  The settlement rule or receiver is incorrectly maintained.
  The settlement receiver is set to a different object than the sender.
  The system settings or master data for settlement are inconsistent.
  
  
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During settlement run or manual settlement of costs.
  When the system tries to generate the settlement document and validates the settlement receiver and partner.
  Common in settlement of internal orders, WBS elements, or network activities where the receiver and sender are expected to be identical.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Settlement Rule:
  
  Go to the settlement rule of the sender object (e.g., internal order, WBS element).
  Verify the receiver assigned in the settlement rule.
  Ensure that the receiver is the same as the settlement partner or as required by the business process.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settlement Receiver:
  
  If the business process requires the receiver and partner to be identical, adjust the settlement rule so that the receiver matches the sender.
  For example, if settling costs from an internal order to a cost center, ensure the cost center is correctly maintained and matches the partner.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data of the sender and receiver objects.
  Ensure that the settlement parameters and account assignments are consistent.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  In some cases, the system configuration for settlement profiles or rules might enforce this check.
  Review the settlement profile settings in SPRO under:
  Controlling -> Internal Orders -> Settle -> Define Settlement Profiles
  
  
  
  Re-run Settlement:
  
  After corrections, re-run the settlement process.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Settlement rule maintenance: KO02 (Internal Order Change), CJ02 (WBS Element Change)
  Settlement execution: KO88 (Internal Order Settlement), CJ88 (WBS Element Settlement)
  
  
  
  Related Notes and SAP Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to settlement errors often provide guidance on settlement rule setup.
  Check OSS Notes for specific system versions if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Example Scenario:
  
  An internal order is set to settle costs to a cost center.
  The settlement rule mistakenly points to a different cost center than the one defined as the settlement partner.
  The system throws WAB005 because it expects these to be identical in this scenario.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Settlement document recipient and settlement partner differ, violating system requirements.
  
  
  Effect
  Settlement posting fails with error WAB005.
  
  
  Solution
  Align settlement receiver and partner in settlement rules and master data.
  
  
  Checkpoints
  Settlement rules, master data, settlement profiles, and re-run settlement.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more details about the object type (internal order, WBS element, etc.) or the transaction you are using, I can give more tailored advice.