How To Fix WS039 - Settlement document type & is not of category 'settlement document list'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Settlement document type & is not of category 'settlement document list'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS039 - Settlement document type & is not of category 'settlement document list' ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS039 Settlement document type & is not of category 'settlement document list'
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use a settlement document type that is not assigned or configured as a "Settlement Document List" in the system. In SAP, settlement document types are categorized, and only those defined as "Settlement Document List" can be used in certain settlement processes (e.g., in the settlement of internal orders, WBS elements, or other controlling objects).
  The system expects a settlement document type that belongs to the category "Settlement Document List" but finds one that does not meet this criterion.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Settlement document types in SAP control how settlement documents are created and processed.
  Each settlement document type is assigned a category, such as:
  
  Settlement Document List
  Settlement Document
  Other categories depending on configuration
  
  
  If you use a document type that is not configured as a "Settlement Document List" in a process that requires it, SAP throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Settlement Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction OKO7 (or navigate via IMG: Controlling ? Internal Orders ? Settle Internal Orders ? Define Settlement Document Types).
  Verify the document type you are using.
  Check the category assigned to this document type.
  
  
  
  Assign Correct Category:
  
  If the document type is not assigned to the category "Settlement Document List", change it accordingly.
  If you do not want to change the existing document type, create a new settlement document type with the correct category and use it in your settlement process.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Document Type in the Settlement Process:
  
  Ensure that the settlement rule or settlement profile uses the correct settlement document type.
  Adjust the settlement profile or settlement rule to refer to a settlement document type of category "Settlement Document List".
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Settlement Document Types:
  
  Path in IMG:
  
  Controlling ? Internal Orders ? Settle Internal Orders ? Define Settlement Document Types
  Confirm that the document type used in your settlement process is properly configured.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is common when customizing or when a user manually enters a settlement document type that is not appropriate for the process.
  The settlement document type controls how the system posts settlement documents and how they are listed.
  The category "Settlement Document List" is important for processes that generate lists of settlement documents or require specific processing logic.
  
  
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  Error Message
  WS039 Settlement document type & is not of category 'settlement document list'
  
  
  Cause
  Settlement document type used is not assigned to category "Settlement Document List"
  
  
  Solution
  Check and assign correct category to settlement document type in transaction OKO7
  
  
  
  Use a settlement document type of category "Settlement Document List" in settlement rules
  
  
  Transaction to Check
  OKO7 (Define Settlement Document Types)
  
  
  SAP IMG Path
  Controlling ? Internal Orders ? Settle Internal Orders ? Define Settlement Document Types
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps in your SAP system or further troubleshooting, please provide details about the transaction or process where the error occurs.