How To Fix WB2B288 - Billing document to Settlement Mgmt. document copy control is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Billing document to Settlement Mgmt. document copy control is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B288 - Billing document to Settlement Mgmt. document copy control is not active ?

  The SAP error message WB2B288 indicates that there is an issue with the copy control settings between billing documents and settlement management documents. This typically occurs when the system is unable to copy data from a billing document to a settlement management document due to the absence of the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the lack of active copy control settings for the specific billing document type and the corresponding settlement management document type. This can happen if:
  
  The copy control settings have not been defined for the relevant document types.
  The settings are defined but not activated.
  There is a mismatch in the document types being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and configure the copy control settings in SAP. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access Copy Control Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code VTFL (for billing documents) or VTFA (for settlement management documents).
  You can also navigate through the SAP menu: Logistics > Sales and Distribution > Billing > Billing Document > Copy Control.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Settings:
  
  In the copy control settings, check if there is an entry for the billing document type you are using and the corresponding settlement management document type.
  Ensure that the settings are correctly defined for the required fields.
  
  
  
  Define New Copy Control Settings (if necessary):
  
  If there are no existing settings, you will need to create a new entry.
  Specify the source document type (billing document) and the target document type (settlement management document).
  Configure the necessary fields and rules for copying data.
  
  
  
  Activate the Copy Control:
  
  Ensure that the copy control settings are activated. If they are not, activate them.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on copy control settings and their implications.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VTFL - Copy Control for Billing Documents
  VTFA - Copy Control for Settlement Management Documents
  
  
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB2B288 error and ensure that the copy control between billing documents and settlement management documents is properly configured.