How To Fix WAB026 - Posting with settlement category & (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Posting with settlement category & (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB026 - Posting with settlement category & (&) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WAB026 - Posting with settlement category & (&)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the settlement process in SAP when the system detects an inconsistency or missing configuration related to the Settlement Category in the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element or network activity. The settlement category defines how costs are settled (e.g., to a cost center, asset, order, etc.).
  Common causes include:
  
  The settlement category is not maintained or incorrectly assigned in the WBS element or network activity master data.
  The settlement rule is missing or incomplete for the settlement category.
  The settlement receiver (cost object) is not properly defined or is invalid.
  The settlement profile or parameters related to the settlement category are not correctly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WAB026 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Settlement Category in WBS/Network:
  
  Go to the WBS element or network activity master data.
  Verify that the settlement category is assigned correctly.
  Transaction: CJ20N (Project Builder) for WBS elements.
  For network activities, use CN22 or CN23.
  
  
  
  Verify Settlement Rule:
  
  Check if a settlement rule exists for the WBS element or network activity.
  Transaction: CJ88 (Settlement) or CN41 (Network).
  Ensure the settlement rule has valid receivers and percentages.
  
  
  
  Check Settlement Profile and Parameters:
  
  Verify the settlement profile assigned to the WBS element or network activity.
  Transaction: OKO7 (Settlement Profile).
  Ensure the settlement profile supports the settlement category used.
  
  
  
  Maintain Settlement Receiver:
  
  Confirm that the receiver (cost center, asset, order, etc.) is valid and active.
  Check master data for the receiver object.
  
  
  
  Re-run Settlement:
  
  After correcting the above, re-execute the settlement process.
  Transaction: CJ88 or CN88.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Settlement Category: Defines the type of receiver for settlement (e.g., 'K' for cost center, 'A' for asset, 'P' for project, etc.).
  Settlement Profile: Controls the settlement process, including allowed settlement categories and rules.
  Settlement Rule: Specifies the receivers and their settlement percentages.
  Transactions:
  
  CJ20N - Project Builder (WBS elements)
  CN22 / CN23 - Change Network Activity
  CJ88 - Settlement of WBS elements
  CN88 - Settlement of Network Activities
  OKO7 - Maintain Settlement Profile
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WAB026 indicates a problem with the settlement category during posting. The root cause is usually missing or incorrect settlement category assignment or settlement rule configuration. Correct the settlement category and related settlement rules in the WBS element or network activity, verify the settlement profile, and ensure valid settlement receivers before retrying the settlement posting.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the object type (WBS or network), settlement category used, and the exact step where the error occurs.