How To Fix WAB203 - Internal clearing only allowed with both settlement partners or neither

WAB203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Internal clearing only allowed with both settlement partners or neither

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB203 - Internal clearing only allowed with both settlement partners or neither ?

  The SAP error message WAB203, which states "Internal clearing only allowed with both settlement partners or neither," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving internal clearing between different entities or cost centers within an organization. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the configuration or data related to the settlement partners involved in the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Settlement Partner Configuration: The error often arises when there are discrepancies in the configuration of settlement partners. For example, if one of the involved entities has a settlement partner defined while the other does not, the system will not allow the internal clearing to proceed.
  
  
  Transaction Data: The transaction data may not have both settlement partners defined or may have one defined incorrectly. This can happen if the relevant master data (like vendor or customer master records) is not set up properly.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: If the data for the involved accounts is inconsistent, such