How To Fix WB2B_CS705 - No Copy Control is defined for Contract Settlement. Check customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B_CS - Trading Contract: Contract Matching and Settlement

• Message number: 705

• Message text: No Copy Control is defined for Contract Settlement. Check customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B_CS705 - No Copy Control is defined for Contract Settlement. Check customizing ?

  The SAP error message WB2B_CS705 indicates that there is no copy control defined for contract settlement in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a settlement operation for a contract, but the necessary configuration for copying data from the contract to the settlement document is missing.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined copy control configuration for the specific transaction or document type you are working with. Copy control settings determine how data is transferred from one document to another in SAP, and if these settings are not configured, the system cannot proceed with the operation.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the copy control settings for contract settlement. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Navigate to Copy Control Settings:
  
  Follow the path: Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Copy Control.
  Depending on your specific scenario, you may need to look under Sales Document or Billing Document copy control settings.
  
  
  
  Define Copy Control:
  
  Select the appropriate source and target document types for your contract settlement.
  Create a new entry or modify an existing one to define how data should be copied from the contract to the settlement document.
  Ensure that all necessary fields and mappings are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Process:
  
  Try to perform the contract settlement again to see if the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG.
  VA01, VA02, VA03: Create, change, or display sales orders.
  VF01, VF02, VF03: Create, change, or display billing documents.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on copy control settings and their implications.
  Check for any specific notes or guides related to your version of SAP, as configurations may vary.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue after following the above steps, 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 WB2B_CS705 error and successfully perform contract settlements in your SAP system.