How To Fix WS027 - No settlement doc type for cancellation maintained for settl. doc type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 027

• Message text: No settlement doc type for cancellation maintained for settl. doc type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS027 - No settlement doc type for cancellation maintained for settl. doc type & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS027 No settlement doc type for cancellation maintained for settl. doc type &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the settlement process in SAP when the system tries to create a cancellation document for a settlement document, but the configuration for the cancellation document type is missing or not maintained for the original settlement document type.
  In other words, the system needs to know which document type to use when reversing (cancelling) a settlement document. If this link is not maintained in the customizing settings, the system cannot proceed and throws this error.
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  During settlement of internal orders, WBS elements, or other settlement objects.
  When attempting to cancel or reverse a settlement document.
  In transaction codes related to settlement like KO88, CJ88, or during automatic settlement runs.
  
  
  Solution:
  You need to maintain the cancellation document type for the settlement document type in the customizing settings.
  Steps to resolve:
  
  
  Go to SPRO (SAP Reference IMG):
  
  SPRO -> Controlling -> Internal Orders -> Settle Internal Orders -> Maintain Document Types for Settlement
  
  
  Maintain Cancellation Document Type:  
  
  Find the settlement document type that is causing the error.
  Assign a corresponding cancellation document type to it.
  This cancellation document type is used when the system creates a reversal of the settlement document.
  
  
  
  Check Document Types:  
  
  Ensure that the cancellation document type is properly configured in Financial Accounting (FI) as well.
  The cancellation document type should be allowed for the transaction and have the correct number range.
  
  
  
  Save and Test:  
  
  After maintaining the cancellation document type, try the settlement or cancellation process again.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Settlement document types are usually configured in Controlling (CO) and linked to FI document types.
  The cancellation document type is typically a reversal document type in FI (e.g., reversal of an invoice or credit memo).
  If you are unsure which cancellation document type to assign, check existing settlement document types and their cancellation counterparts.
  Sometimes, this error can also occur if the settlement document type itself is not properly maintained or if the settlement profile is incomplete.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WS027 No settlement doc type for cancellation maintained for settl. doc type &
  
  
  Cause
  Missing cancellation document type assignment for the settlement document type
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain cancellation document type for the settlement document type in SPRO
  
  
  SPRO Path
  Controlling -> Internal Orders -> Settle Internal Orders -> Maintain Document Types for Settlement
  
  
  Related Transactions
  KO88, CJ88 (Settlement and cancellation transactions)
  
  
  
  
  If you need, I can also provide screenshots or detailed navigation steps for the customizing path. Let me know!