How To Fix WAB013 - Maintain settlement document type for supplier settlement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Maintain settlement document type for supplier settlement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB013 - Maintain settlement document type for supplier settlement ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WAB013: Maintain settlement document type for supplier settlement:
  
  Error Message
  WAB013: Maintain settlement document type for supplier settlement
  
  Cause
  This error occurs because the system requires a specific settlement document type to be defined and assigned for supplier settlement processes, but it has not been maintained or configured in the system.
  In SAP, when you perform supplier settlement (e.g., settling costs or invoices to suppliers), the system needs to know which document type to use for the settlement documents. If this is missing, the system cannot proceed and throws the WAB013 error.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the settlement document type for supplier settlement in the system configuration.
  Steps to maintain settlement document type:
  
  
  Go to the IMG (Implementation Guide):
  
  Transaction code: SPRO
  
  Then navigate to:
  
  Controlling (CO) ? Product Cost Controlling ? Product Cost by Period ? Settlement ? Maintain Settlement Document Types
  
  
  Maintain Settlement Document Types:  
  
  Define or check the settlement document types relevant for supplier settlement.  
  Assign the appropriate document type to the supplier settlement process.
  
  
  
  Assign Settlement Document Type to Supplier Settlement:  
  
  In some cases, you may need to assign the settlement document type in the supplier settlement profile or related configuration.
  
  
  
  Save and test the process again.
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  
  Settlement Document Type: This is a document type used in CO (Controlling) to post settlement documents. It controls the document number range, posting rules, and other document-specific settings.
  
  
  Supplier Settlement: This process involves settling costs or invoices to suppliers, often used in scenarios like subcontracting or external processing.
  
  
  Related Transactions:  
  
  KO88 (Order Settlement)  
  CJ88 (Project Settlement)  
  SPRO (for configuration)
  
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  If you are unsure about which document type to use, check with your SAP FI/CO consultant or refer to your company’s SAP configuration documentation.
  
  
  
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  Error
  WAB013: Maintain settlement document type for supplier settlement
  
  
  Cause
  Settlement document type for supplier settlement is not maintained/configured
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain settlement document type in IMG under Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Settlement
  
  
  Related Info
  Settlement document types control posting of settlement documents in CO
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance or step-by-step guidance with screenshots, feel free to ask!