How To Fix WAB199 - Different attributes in settlment type &1 and alternative settl. type &2

WAB199 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Different attributes in settlment type &1 and alternative settl. type &2

What causes this issue?

There are inconsistencies in the settlement document &V1& type and its
alternative settlement document type &V2&. The current settlement
document type can therefore not be replaced by the alternative
settlement document type during settlement management document
maintenance.
The issue occurs in field &V3&.

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?

Please correct the customizing settings accordingly.

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 WAB199 - Different attributes in settlment type &1 and alternative settl. type &2 ?

  The SAP error message WAB199 indicates that there is a mismatch in the attributes between the settlement type and the alternative settlement type in a configuration or transaction. This typically occurs in the context of settlement processing in SAP, particularly in modules like Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the attributes (such as account assignment, settlement rules, or other configuration settings) for the specified settlement type and its alternative settlement type do not match. This can happen due to:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The settlement types may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data related to the settlement types.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the settlement process, they may lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WAB199 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for settlement types in the