How To Fix WAB038 - Settlement doc. type & disallowed entry via ID object, invoicing party &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Settlement doc. type & disallowed entry via ID object, invoicing party &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB038 - Settlement doc. type & disallowed entry via ID object, invoicing party & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WAB038: Settlement doc. type & disallowed entry via ID object, invoicing party &:
  
  Error Message Overview
  
  Message Class: WAB
  Message Number: 038
  Message Text:
  
  Settlement doc. type & disallowed entry via ID object, invoicing party &
  
  This message typically appears during the settlement process in SAP, especially in the context of Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) or Settlement Management in SAP.
  
  Cause
  The error occurs because the settlement document type being used is not allowed for the combination of:
  
  The ID object (such as Contract Account, Business Partner, or Customer),
  The invoicing party involved in the transaction.
  
  In other words, the system is configured to restrict certain settlement document types from being used when the invoicing party is identified via a specific ID object. This is a control mechanism to ensure that only valid document types are used for certain business partners or account types.
  
  Where It Happens
  
  During settlement document creation or posting,
  When the system checks the allowed settlement document types for the invoicing party linked to the ID object,
  If the document type is not permitted, the system throws this error.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Configuration of Settlement Document Types:
  
  Go to the customizing path for settlement document types:
  
  For FI-CA:
  
  SPRO -> Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable -> Business Transactions -> Settlement -> Define Settlement Document Types
  For Settlement Management or other modules, check the relevant IMG node for settlement document types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Allowed Document Types for ID Object and Invoicing Party:
  
  
  There is usually a configuration table or setting that links:
  
  Settlement document types,
  ID objects (e.g., Contract Account, Business Partner),
  Invoicing parties.
  
  
  
  Ensure that the settlement document type you want to use is allowed for the invoicing party and the ID object involved.
  
  
  
  
  Adjust the Configuration:
  
  If the document type should be allowed, update the configuration to permit this combination.
  If the document type is not supposed to be used, select a different settlement document type that is allowed.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the invoicing party master data and the ID object assignment.
  Ensure that the invoicing party is correctly assigned and that the ID object is valid.
  
  
  
  Test the Settlement Posting Again:
  
  After making configuration changes, test the settlement posting to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  This error is a validation error to prevent incorrect document types from being used in settlement postings.
  It helps maintain data integrity and compliance with business rules.
  If you are unsure about which document types are allowed, consult your FI-CA or Settlement Management functional consultant.
  Sometimes, this error can also occur if there is a mismatch in the partner functions or invoicing party determination logic.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
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  Cause
  Settlement document type not allowed for the invoicing party via the specified ID object.
  
  
  Solution
  Adjust configuration to allow the document type for the invoicing party and ID object, or use an allowed document type.
  
  
  Where to Check
  Settlement document type settings in SPRO, invoicing party master data, ID object assignments.
  
  
  Related Modules
  FI-CA (Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable), Settlement Management, SD Billing.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., module, transaction code, or scenario), I can help tailor the solution further.