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How To Fix WAB006 - Price determination and settlement partner category do not match


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

  • Message number: 006

  • Message text: Price determination and settlement partner category do not match

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  • What causes this issue?

    If you specify a price determination for only the supplier side
    (customer side), the settlement partner category must not be <AB>2</>
    <LS>Only Customer Side</> (<AB>1</> <LS>Only Supplier Side</>).

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB006 - Price determination and settlement partner category do not match ?

    Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WAB006: Price determination and settlement partner category do not match:


    Error Message:

    WAB006 - Price determination and settlement partner category do not match


    Cause:

    This error occurs during the processing of billing documents or sales documents in SAP when there is a mismatch between the partner category defined for price determination and the partner category defined for settlement.

    • In SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), partner functions (like sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, bill-to party, etc.) are assigned categories.
    • Price determination and settlement processes expect certain partner categories to be consistent.
    • If the system finds that the partner category used for price determination does not match the partner category used for settlement, it throws this error.
    • This often happens when the partner functions assigned in the sales document or billing document are inconsistent or incorrectly maintained.

    Where it occurs:

    • During billing document creation (e.g., VF01)
    • During sales order processing or pricing determination
    • In scenarios involving third-party billing or settlement partner determination

    Typical Scenarios:

    • The payer partner category is different from the partner category expected for settlement.
    • The partner function assigned for price determination is not the same as the one assigned for settlement.
    • Custom partner functions or partner determination procedures are incorrectly configured.
    • Incorrect assignment of partner functions in the sales document or billing document.

    Solution:

    1. Check Partner Functions in the Sales Document:

      • Go to the sales order or billing document.
      • Verify the partner functions assigned (e.g., sold-to party, payer, bill-to party).
      • Ensure that the partner functions related to price determination and settlement are consistent.
    2. Review Partner Determination Procedure:

      • Check the partner determination procedure assigned to the sales document type or billing document type.
      • Transaction codes: VOPA (Partner Determination in Sales), VOTXN (Partner Determination in Billing)
      • Ensure that the partner categories used for price determination and settlement are correctly assigned and consistent.
    3. Check Pricing Procedure and Settlement Configuration:

      • Verify the pricing procedure and settlement configuration to ensure that the partner categories expected for pricing and settlement match.
      • Sometimes, custom pricing procedures or settlement rules may cause mismatches.
    4. Correct Partner Category Assignments:

      • If custom partner functions are used, ensure they are correctly assigned to the partner categories.
      • Adjust the partner functions in the sales document or billing document to align with the expected categories.
    5. Recreate or Adjust the Document:

      • After correcting the partner functions, try recreating the billing document or sales order.
      • If the document is already created, you may need to correct the partner assignments and reprocess.

    Additional Information:

    • Partner Category: A classification of partner functions used in SAP to group similar partner roles.
    • Price Determination Partner: The partner whose data is used for pricing (often the payer or sold-to party).
    • Settlement Partner: The partner responsible for settlement or billing.
    • Transaction Codes:
      • VF01 - Create Billing Document
      • VA01 - Create Sales Order
      • VOPA - Partner Determination in Sales
      • VOTXN - Partner Determination in Billing

    Summary:

    Aspect Details
    Error WAB006 - Price determination and settlement partner category do not match
    Cause Mismatch between partner categories used for price determination and settlement
    Solution Verify and align partner functions and categories in sales and billing documents
    Key Transactions VF01, VA01, VOPA, VOTXN
    Notes Check custom partner functions and pricing/settlement configuration

    If you need help with specific configuration steps or transaction navigation, feel free to ask!

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