How To Fix WRCAT009 - Single settl. request documents for billing document &1 already created

WRCAT009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRCAT - Messages for cost allocation

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Single settl. request documents for billing document &1 already created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRCAT009 - Single settl. request documents for billing document &1 already created ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRCAT009 - Single settl. request documents for billing document &1 already created
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create a settlement request for a billing document that already has a settlement request created previously. In SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA), settlement requests are used to settle open items or documents. The system prevents the creation of multiple settlement requests for the same billing document to avoid duplication and inconsistencies.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The billing document number is passed as a parameter (&1).
  The system checks if a settlement request document already exists for this billing document.
  If yes, it throws this error to prevent duplicate settlement requests.
  
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When you attempt to create a settlement request manually or via a program for a billing document that already has a settlement request.
  During automatic settlement runs or batch jobs that try to reprocess documents