How To Fix WS048 - Settlement document type is not of settlement doc category '&' or '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 048

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

What causes this issue?

Settlement document type &V1& does not have the required settlement
document category &V2& or &V3&.

System Response

The system does not permit further processing of the document.

How to fix this error?

Assign settlement document category &V2& or &V3& to settlement document
type &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS048 - Settlement document type is not of settlement doc category '&' or '&' ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS048: Settlement document type is not of settlement doc category '&' or '&'
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the settlement process in SAP (e.g., when settling costs from a cost object like a production order, internal order, or WBS element) because the system expects the settlement document to be of a specific settlement document category. The settlement document type you are trying to use does not belong to the required settlement document categories.
  In other words, the system checks the settlement document type against allowed settlement document categories (e.g., 'K' for cost document, 'F' for FI document, etc.), and if the document type does not match the expected categories, it throws this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Settlement document types are configured in SAP to control how settlement documents are created and processed.
  Each settlement document type is assigned a Settlement Document Category (e.g., 'K' for CO document, 'F' for FI document, 'A' for Asset Accounting document).
  During settlement, the system validates that the document type used matches the expected categories.
  If the document type used is not assigned to one of the expected categories, the system cannot process the settlement and raises WS048.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Settlement Document Type:
  
  Identify the settlement document type being used in the transaction.
  You can find this in the settlement rule or in the settlement parameters.
  
  
  
  Verify Settlement Document Category:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ? Controlling ? Cost Object Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Product Cost by Period ? Settle Cost Object ? Define Settlement Document Types.
  Check the settlement document type and its assigned settlement document category.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Settlement Document Type or Category:
  
  If the settlement document type is incorrect, change it to a valid one that belongs to the required settlement document category.
  Alternatively, if the document type is correct but not assigned to the correct category, adjust the configuration to assign the correct settlement document category to the document type.
  
  
  
  Check Settlement Profile:
  
  Settlement profiles control which document types and categories are allowed.
  Verify the settlement profile settings in SPRO ? Controlling ? Cost Object Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Product Cost by Period ? Settle Cost Object ? Define Settlement Profiles.
  Ensure the settlement profile allows the document type and category you intend to use.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Settlement:
  
  After correcting the document type or category, re-execute the settlement process.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KO88 – Settlement of Production Orders
  CJ88 – Settlement of WBS Elements
  KO02 – Change Production Order (to check settlement rule)
  SPRO – Customizing for settlement document types and profiles
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to settlement document types and categories if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Common Settlement Document Categories:
  
  K – CO document (Cost Object)
  F – FI document (Financial Accounting)
  A – Asset Accounting document
  P – Profitability Analysis document
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WS048 indicates a mismatch between the settlement document type and the expected settlement document category. To fix it, verify and correct the settlement document type and its category in the configuration, ensuring they align with the settlement profile and process requirements.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific steps.