How To Fix WAB015 - Settlement block item only if settlement at item level

WAB015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Settlement block item only if settlement at item level

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WAB015 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WAB015: "Settlement block item only if settlement at item level":
  
  Error Message:
  WAB015 - Settlement block item only if settlement at item level
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to set a Settlement Block indicator on an item in a document, but the system is not configured for Settlement at item level. In other words, the system expects settlement to be done at the header level (overall document), but you are trying to block settlement at the item level, which is not allowed.
  
  Settlement Block is a flag that prevents the settlement of a particular item.
  The system setting or configuration currently only allows settlement at the header level.
  Trying to block settlement at the item level without enabling item-level settlement causes this error.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During the creation or processing of documents involving settlement (e.g., production orders, internal orders, WBS elements).
  When you mark an item