How To Fix WB2B_EXPENSE051 - Specified supplier billing document is not relevant for settlements

WB2B_EXPENSE051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B_EXPENSE - Global Trade Expenses

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Specified supplier billing document is not relevant for settlements

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE051 - Specified supplier billing document is not relevant for settlements ?

  The SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE051 indicates that the specified supplier billing document is not relevant for settlements. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or in the context of handling expenses and billing documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Document Status: The billing document may not be in a status that allows it to be processed for settlements. For example, it might be in a draft status or already settled.
  
  
  Document Type: The type of billing document may not be configured to allow settlements. Certain document types may be excluded from the settlement process.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the document from being considered for settlements. This could include settings related to the supplier, the document type, or the overall settlement process.
  
  
  Missing Data: Required data fields in the billing document may be missing or incorrectly filled out,