How To Fix WS005 - Settlement document type & (&) cannot be processed using this transaction

WS005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Settlement document type & (&) cannot be processed using this transaction

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WS005 - Details

• The SAP error message:
  WS005: Settlement document type & (&) cannot be processed using this transaction
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process or post a settlement document using a transaction that does not support the specific settlement document type. Settlement document types in SAP define the nature and processing rules of settlement documents (e.g., internal orders, WBS elements, cost centers). If the transaction you are using is not designed to handle the particular settlement document type, SAP throws this error.
  For example, you might be trying to process a settlement document type intended for internal orders in a transaction meant for cost center settlements, or vice versa.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The first & in the message is replaced by the settlement document type code.
  The second & is usually the description or additional info.
  The transaction you are using does not allow processing of this settlement document type.
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Using transaction KO88 (Order Settlement) for a settlement document