How To Fix WS036 - No settlement process type passed on

WS036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No settlement process type passed on

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WS036 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS036: No settlement process type passed on:
  
  Error Message
  WS036: No settlement process type passed on
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during the settlement process in SAP Controlling (CO), specifically when the system tries to execute a settlement run but does not find a valid settlement process type assigned or passed to the settlement rule or settlement profile.
  
  The settlement process type is a key parameter that defines how the settlement is carried out (e.g., settlement to cost centers, orders, assets, etc.).
  If this process type is missing or not maintained in the settlement rule or settlement profile, the system cannot determine how to settle the costs, leading to this error.
  It can also happen if the settlement profile or the settlement rule is incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Where it typically occurs
  
  During settlement of internal orders, WBS elements, or cost centers.
  When running transaction codes like KO88 (Order Settlement), CJ88