How To Fix WAB252 - No bill-to-party allowed for settlement process type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 252

• Message text: No bill-to-party allowed for settlement process type &1

What causes this issue?

Customer settlement creation for this settlement process type is "On
Item Level without Header Partner". Therefore on header level no bill-to
is allowed for the settlement document. Instead the field customer on
item level needs to be filled. In the customer settlement the customer
from the settlement document item is used as bill-to-party. ,,

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB252 - No bill-to-party allowed for settlement process type &1 ?

  The SAP error message WAB252 "No bill-to-party allowed for settlement process type &1" typically occurs in the context of settlement processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with billing or invoicing in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or project systems (PS). This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid bill-to party for the specified settlement process type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The settlement process type specified in the error message may not have a valid bill-to party configured in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The customer master data or the relevant sales document may not have the necessary billing information or may be incorrectly set up.
  Settlement Process Type: The specified settlement process type may not be configured to allow a bill-to party in the system settings.
  Business Partner Issues: If you are using the Business Partner (BP) approach, the relevant business partner may not be correctly assigned or may be missing necessary roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the settlement process type in the SAP system. Ensure that the bill-to party is correctly defined for the specified process type.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to the relevant area for settlement processes.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data (transaction code XD03 for general data or VD03 for sales area data) to ensure that the bill-to party is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the relevant sales document (like sales orders or contracts) has the correct bill-to party assigned.
  
  
  
  Validate Settlement Process Type:
  
  Ensure that the settlement process type you are using is appropriate for the transaction and that it allows for a bill-to party.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Business Partner Assignment:
  
  If using Business Partners, check that the relevant business partner has the necessary roles assigned (e.g., sold-to party, bill-to party).
  Use transaction code BP to review and edit the business partner details.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, XD03, VD03, and BP for configuration and master data checks.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for WAB252 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to billing and settlement processes for additional insights and best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.