How To Fix WAB042 - Settlement document type & only allowed for cancellation documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Settlement document type & only allowed for cancellation documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB042 - Settlement document type & only allowed for cancellation documents ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WAB042: "Settlement document type & only allowed for cancellation documents":
  
  Error Message:
  WAB042: Settlement document type & only allowed for cancellation documents
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use a settlement document type that is configured only for cancellation documents in a scenario where the system expects a normal (non-cancellation) settlement document.
  In SAP, settlement document types are defined to distinguish between normal settlement documents and cancellation settlement documents. Each document type has specific settings and allowed uses.
  
  The document type you are trying to use is restricted to cancellation documents only.
  You are attempting to create or post a settlement document that is not a cancellation, but the system detects the document type is inappropriate for this action.
  
  
  When does this happen?
  
  During settlement of internal orders, WBS elements, or other controlling objects.
  When posting a settlement document manually or via automatic settlement.
  When reversing or canceling a settlement document, the system expects a cancellation document type.
  If the document type assigned in the settlement profile or in the posting is incorrect or mismatched.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Settlement Document Type:
  
  Verify the document type you are using for the settlement.
  Go to SPRO ? Controlling ? Internal Orders ? Settle Internal Orders ? Define Document Types for Settlement (or the relevant path for your controlling object).
  Confirm whether the document type is flagged as a cancellation document type.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Document Type:
  
  For normal settlement postings, use a document type that is not restricted to cancellation.
  For cancellation postings, use the document type that is specifically configured for cancellations.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Settlement Profile:
  
  Check the settlement profile assigned to the controlling object.
  Ensure the settlement profile has the correct document types assigned for normal and cancellation documents.
  
  
  
  If necessary, create or configure a new document type:
  
  If no suitable document type exists, create a new one for normal settlement documents.
  Make sure the document type settings (in transaction OBA7 or via IMG) reflect the intended use.
  
  
  
  Check the Posting Transaction:
  
  If you are manually posting, ensure you select the correct document type.
  If the posting is automatic, check the configuration of the settlement process.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Document Types in Settlement:
  
  SAP distinguishes between normal and cancellation settlement documents to maintain clear audit trails.
  Cancellation document types usually have special settings, such as reversal indicators.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Settlement of internal orders: KO88
  Settlement of WBS elements: CJ88
  Document type configuration: OBA7
  
  
  
  Related Notes and SAP Help:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to settlement document types and error WAB042.
  Review SAP Help documentation on settlement document types and controlling document postings.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WAB042: Settlement document type & only allowed for cancellation documents
  
  
  Cause
  Using a settlement document type configured only for cancellations in a normal posting
  
  
  Solution
  Use the correct document type for normal settlement; adjust settlement profile if needed
  
  
  Where to Check
  Settlement document type config (SPRO), settlement profile, posting transaction
  
  
  Relevant T-Codes
  KO88, CJ88, OBA7
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific steps.