How To Fix WS178 - Settlement document list & saved (accounting document created)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Settlement document list & saved (accounting document created)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS178 - Settlement document list & saved (accounting document created) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS178 - Settlement document list & saved (accounting document created)
  
  1. Cause of the Message
  The message WS178 is an informational message rather than an error. It indicates that the settlement run has been successfully processed, and the settlement document list has been saved. Additionally, the corresponding accounting document has been created.
  In other words, this message confirms that the settlement process completed successfully, and the system generated the necessary accounting entries.
  
  2. Explanation
  
  Settlement Document List Saved: The system has created and saved the list of settlement documents.
  Accounting Document Created: The system has generated the accounting document(s) related to the settlement.
  
  This message typically appears after executing a settlement run in SAP (e.g., in CO-PA, Internal Orders, WBS elements, or other controlling objects).
  
  3. Solution / Next Steps
  Since WS178 is an informational message, no error correction is needed. However, you can:
  
  Review the Settlement Document List: Check the settlement documents to ensure all expected postings are included.
  Verify Accounting Documents: Use transaction codes like FB03 or FBL3N to view the created accounting documents.
  Check Settlement Results: Confirm that the settlement values are correct and posted to the right cost objects or receivers.
  Print or Save Reports: If needed, print or save the settlement document list for audit or record-keeping purposes.
  
  
  4. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KO88 – Settlement of Internal Orders
  CJ88 – Settlement of WBS Elements
  KKA3 – Display Settlement Document List
  FB03 – Display Accounting Document
  
  
  
  Common Contexts:
  
  Internal Order settlement
  WBS element settlement
  Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) settlement
  Cost center or other controlling object settlements
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  SAP documentation on settlement processes (e.g., SAP Help Portal for Controlling)
  SAP Notes related to settlement errors or messages (if any issues arise beyond WS178)
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message Type
  Informational (not an error)
  
  
  Meaning
  Settlement run completed; documents saved and accounting document created
  
  
  Action Required
  None (just verify documents if needed)
  
  
  Where it appears
  After settlement run (KO88, CJ88, etc.)
  
  
  
  
  If you are encountering issues beyond this message (e.g., settlement not posting correctly), please provide additional details for further troubleshooting.