How To Fix WAB014 - Maintain settlement document type for customer settlement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Maintain settlement document type for customer settlement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB014 - Maintain settlement document type for customer settlement ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WAB014 - Maintain settlement document type for customer settlement
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the system requires a settlement document type to be defined for customer settlements, but it has not been maintained or configured in the system. When you try to perform a customer settlement (e.g., in Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) or in other settlement processes), the system checks for the relevant document type to post the settlement document. If this document type is missing or not assigned, the system throws the WAB014 error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the settlement document type for customer settlements in the system configuration.
  Steps to maintain settlement document type:
  
  
  Go to the IMG (Implementation Guide):
  
  Transaction code: SPRO
  
  Then navigate to:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) ? Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable ? Basic Functions ? Document ? Define Document Types
  
  
  Maintain Settlement Document Type:  
  
  Check if a document type for customer settlement exists.  
  If not, create a new document type or assign an existing one for customer settlements.  
  Ensure the document type is properly configured with the correct number range and posting rules.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Type in Customer Settlement Configuration:  
  
  In FI-CA, under customer settlement settings, assign the document type to the settlement process.  
  This can be done in the settlement profile or settlement rules configuration.
  
  
  
  Save and Test:
  
  After maintaining the document type, try to perform the customer settlement again to verify that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SPRO - to access IMG for configuration  
  FB02 or FB03 - to view documents  
  FI-CA specific transactions like FPCJ (Customer Settlement) may be involved.
  
  
  
  Modules:  
  
  FI-CA (Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable)  
  FI (Financial Accounting)
  
  
  
  Notes:  
  
  Ensure that the document type used for settlement is consistent with your company’s accounting policies.  
  Document types control the number range and posting behavior, so incorrect configuration can lead to posting errors or inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues after maintaining the document type, check for related customizing in settlement profiles or consult SAP Notes for your specific SAP version.