How To Fix WS037 - Settlement process type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Settlement process type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS037 - Settlement process type & does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS037 - Settlement process type & does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system cannot find the specified Settlement Process Type during a settlement run or configuration. The settlement process type is a key configuration element that defines how costs or revenues are settled from sender objects (like cost centers, internal orders, projects) to receiver objects.
  Common reasons for this error include:
  
  The settlement process type entered in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Typographical error or incorrect settlement process type code.
  The settlement process type has not been created or activated in the system.
  The settlement profile or settlement rule references a non-existent settlement process type.
  Customizing settings for settlement process types are incomplete or missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Settlement Process Type:
  
  Verify the settlement process type code you are using is correct.
  Go to transaction OKO7 (or navigate via IMG: Controlling ? Internal Orders ? Settle ? Define Settlement Process Types) to check if the settlement process type exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Settlement Process Type:
  
  If the settlement process type does not exist, create it in OKO7.
  Ensure all required fields and parameters are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Settlement Profile and Rules:
  
  Review the settlement profile (transaction OKO8) and settlement rules to ensure they reference valid settlement process types.
  Correct any references to invalid or non-existent settlement process types.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the internal order or sender object is assigned a valid settlement profile that uses an existing settlement process type.
  If the error occurs during settlement run (transaction KO88 or KSU5), verify the settlement parameters.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If this error appears after a transport or system upgrade, check if the settlement process type was transported correctly.
  Re-import or recreate the missing settlement process type if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKO7 – Define Settlement Process Types
  OKO8 – Define Settlement Profiles
  KO88 – Actual Settlement
  KSU5 – Settlement: Individual Settlement
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for Controlling (CO) ? Internal Orders ? Settlement.
  Check SAP Notes related to settlement errors if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Always ensure consistency between settlement profiles, settlement rules, and settlement process types.
  Use SAP standard settlement process types as a reference when creating custom ones.
  Test settlement in a development or test system before moving to production.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WS037 indicates that the system cannot find the specified settlement process type. Verify and maintain the settlement process type in customizing (OKO7), ensure correct references in settlement profiles and rules, and correct any inconsistencies to resolve the error.