How To Fix WS161 - Account key not maintained for settlement document type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Account key not maintained for settlement document type &1

What causes this issue?

The Customizing settings for settlement process type &V2& and settlement
document type &V1& are inconsistent.
You have entered <AB>X</> <LS>Net</> or <AB>B</> <LS>Gross</> in the
<DS:DE.WVOLP>Post Business Volume in Accounting</> field for the
settlement process type. However, you have not entered a value in the
<DS:DE.KTOSL_VE>Account Key for Clearing Line</> field in the
settlement document type and this is required in this case.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Enter the required account key for settlement document type &V1& or
change the setting for the business volume posting for settlement
process type &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS161 - Account key not maintained for settlement document type &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS161 - Account key not maintained for settlement document type &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the system is trying to post or settle a document using a settlement document type for which the account key has not been maintained in the configuration. The account key is essential for determining the G/L account to be posted during settlement.
  In SAP, settlement document types require an account key to link the settlement transaction to the correct G/L accounts. If this link is missing, the system cannot determine the correct accounts and throws this error.
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  During settlement of internal orders, WBS elements, or other objects.
  When posting settlement documents.
  In transaction codes related to settlement like KO88, CJ88, or during automatic settlement runs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Account Key for Settlement Document Type:
  
  
  Go to the IMG path:
  SPRO -> Controlling -> Internal Orders -> Settle Internal Orders -> Define Settlement Profile -> Assign Account Key to Settlement Document Type
  or for Project System:
  SPRO -> Project System -> Costs -> Settlement -> Define Settlement Profile -> Assign Account Key to Settlement Document Type
  
  
  Find the settlement document type mentioned in the error message (replace &1 with the actual document type).
  
  
  Assign the appropriate account key to this settlement document type.
  
  
  
  
  Check Settlement Profile:
  
  
  Verify the settlement profile assigned to the order or WBS element.
  
  
  Ensure that the settlement profile is correctly configured and linked to the settlement document type.
  
  
  
  
  Verify Account Key Configuration:
  
  The account key must be maintained in:
  SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger Accounting -> Business Transactions -> Closing -> Document Types -> Define Account Keys
  
  Ensure the account key is valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Settlement:
  
  After maintaining the account key, re-run the settlement process.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  The account key controls the posting to G/L accounts during settlement and is linked to the document type to ensure correct accounting entries.
  
  
  If you are unsure which account key to assign, consult your FI/CO consultant or check the configuration of similar settlement document types.
  
  
  Sometimes, this error can also occur if a custom settlement document type was created but not fully configured.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WS161 - Account key not maintained for settlement document type &1
  
  
  Cause
  Missing account key assignment for settlement document type
  
  
  Solution
  Assign account key to settlement document type in IMG configuration
  
  
  Transaction Codes
  KO88, CJ88 (Settlement transactions)
  
  
  IMG Path
  Controlling -> Internal Orders/Project System -> Settlement Profile -> Assign Account Key to Settlement Document Type
  
  
  
  
  If you need, I can guide you step-by-step through the configuration screens. Just let me know!