How To Fix WAB053 - Item cancellation only possible with Settlement using Follow-On Documents

WAB053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Item cancellation only possible with Settlement using Follow-On Documents

What causes this issue?

Supplier and customer settlements can only be canceled using settlement
method <LS>Settlement using Follow-On Documents</> at item level.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB053 - Item cancellation only possible with Settlement using Follow-On Documents ?

  The SAP error message WAB053, which states "Item cancellation only possible with Settlement using Follow-On Documents," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with the cancellation of items in a billing document or a similar transaction. This error indicates that the system requires a specific process to handle the cancellation of items, particularly when there are follow-on documents involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to cancel an item in a billing document or a related transaction without following the necessary procedures for settlement. In SAP, certain transactions are linked to follow-on documents (like invoices, credit memos, etc.), and the system enforces rules to ensure that these documents are properly managed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WAB053 error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Follow-On Documents: Identify if there are any follow-on documents related to the item you are trying to cancel. This could include invoices, credit memos, or other related