How To Fix WAB020 - Cross-company-code operations not together with settlement partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Cross-company-code operations not together with settlement partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB020 - Cross-company-code operations not together with settlement partner ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WAB020 - Cross-company-code operations not together with settlement partner
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the settlement process in SAP when you try to perform cross-company-code operations together with a settlement partner. Specifically, the system does not allow cross-company-code postings if the settlement involves a settlement partner (i.e., when the settlement receiver is defined as a partner company code).
  In other words, the system restricts combining cross-company-code postings and settlement partner postings in the same settlement run or document because these are handled differently in terms of accounting entries and intercompany reconciliation.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Cross-company-code operations: Transactions where costs or revenues are settled across different company codes.
  Settlement partner: A company code defined as a partner in the settlement profile, used for intercompany settlements.
  
  When you settle costs or revenues, if the receiver is a settlement partner (another company code), the system expects the settlement to be handled as an intercompany posting with proper partner company code assignments.
  If you try to mix cross-company-code operations (without a partner) and settlement partner postings in the same settlement, SAP throws this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Settlement Profile and Receiver Settings:
  
  Verify the settlement profile in transaction OKO7 or via IMG path:
  
  Controlling ? Cost Center Accounting ? Actual Postings ? Settlement ? Define Settlement Profile.
  Ensure that the settlement receiver is correctly defined as a settlement partner if cross-company-code settlement is intended.
  
  
  
  Separate Settlement Runs:
  
  Perform separate settlement runs/documents for:
  
  Cross-company-code operations without settlement partner.
  Settlement partner postings (intercompany settlements).
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Settlement Parameters:
  
  If you want to settle to a partner company code, make sure the settlement profile and receiver are set up accordingly.
  If cross-company-code settlement is not intended, remove or correct the settlement partner assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Document and Cost Object Settings:
  
  Review the cost objects (cost centers, internal orders, projects) involved in the settlement.
  Ensure that the settlement receiver assignments are consistent and do not mix partner and non-partner receivers in the same settlement.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes SAP releases notes or patches related to settlement errors. Check SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KO88 - Order Settlement
  KSU5 - Cost Center Settlement
  OKO7 - Define Settlement Profile
  OKTZ - Define Settlement Types
  
  
  
  IMG Path:
  
  Controlling ? Cost Center Accounting ? Actual Postings ? Settlement ? Define Settlement Profile
  Controlling ? Internal Orders ? Actual Postings ? Settlement ? Define Settlement Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed explanation of settlement profiles and cross-company-code postings.
  Review configuration guides for intercompany settlements.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Mixing cross-company-code operations with settlement partner postings in the same settlement is not allowed.
  Solution: Separate settlement runs for cross-company-code and settlement partner postings; verify and correct settlement profile and receiver settings.
  Check: Settlement profiles, receiver assignments, and cost object settings.
  
  
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