How To Fix WAB041 - Settlement document type &1 for settlement process type &2 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Settlement document type &1 for settlement process type &2 not allowed

What causes this issue?

In Customizing for the settlement process type &V2&, the
<DS:DE.WLF_CHECK_WRART_LFART>Check for Allowed Settlement Document
Types</> indicator is selected. The settlement document type &V1&
entered is not assigned in
<DS:SIMG.V_WRART_LFART>Customizing of Allowed Combinations</>.

Settlement document type &V1& is not allowed for settlement process type
&V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter an allowed settlement document type or assign the settlement
document type &V1& as allowed value to settlement process type &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB041 - Settlement document type &1 for settlement process type &2 not allowed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WAB041: Settlement document type &1 for settlement process type &2 not allowed
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during the settlement process in SAP when the system tries to create a settlement document with a document type (&1) that is not permitted for the specified settlement process type (&2).
  
  Settlement Process Type (&2): This refers to the type of settlement process configured in SAP (e.g., internal order settlement, WBS element settlement, etc.).
  Settlement Document Type (&1): This is the financial document type that SAP attempts to use when posting the settlement document.
  
  The system checks the allowed document types for each settlement process type. If the document type used is not assigned or allowed for that settlement process type, the system throws this error.
  
  Cause Details:
  
  The configuration in transaction OKO7 (or equivalent IMG path) for settlement document types and settlement process types is missing or incorrect.
  The settlement process type does not have the document type assigned that the system is trying to use.
  Customizing settings for settlement document types and process types are inconsistent or incomplete.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Settlement Process Type and Document Type Assignment:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Controlling ? Internal Orders ? Settlement ? Define Settlement Document Types (or directly use transaction OKO7).
  Verify which document types are allowed for the settlement process type in question.
  Ensure that the document type (&1) is assigned to the settlement process type (&2).
  
  
  
  Assign the Correct Document Type:
  
  If the document type is missing, assign the correct settlement document type to the settlement process type.
  Save and transport the changes if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check the Settlement Profile:
  
  Sometimes, the settlement profile assigned to the order or WBS element controls the settlement process type.
  Verify the settlement profile settings in transaction KO88 or via IMG path.
  Ensure the settlement profile is correctly configured to use the allowed document types.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing for Document Types:
  
  Check if the document type used is valid for the company code and the transaction.
  Verify if the document type is set up correctly in transaction OBA7 (Document Types).
  
  
  
  Re-run the Settlement:
  
  After correcting the configuration, re-run the settlement process.
  The system should now allow the creation of the settlement document with the correct document type.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is common when new settlement process types or document types are introduced but not fully configured.
  It can also occur if a standard document type is changed or deleted.
  Always ensure that the document types used in settlement are consistent with financial accounting document types and company code settings.
  Check OSS notes or SAP support if the problem persists after configuration corrections.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WAB041 Settlement document type &1 for settlement process type &2 not allowed
  
  
  Cause
  Document type not assigned/allowed for settlement process type
  
  
  Solution
  Assign correct document type to settlement process type in customizing (OKO7)
  
  
  Related Transactions
  OKO7, KO88, OBA7, SPRO (IMG)
  
  
  Notes
  Check settlement profile and document type configuration
  
  
  
  
  If you need, I can also provide step-by-step guidance on how to navigate the customizing screens or check the relevant tables.