How To Fix WS179 - Settlement document list & saved (price determination contained errors)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Settlement document list & saved (price determination contained errors)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS179 - Settlement document list & saved (price determination contained errors) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS179: Settlement document list & saved (price determination contained errors)
  
  Cause:
  This message typically appears during the settlement process in SAP (e.g., when settling costs from a cost object like a production order, internal order, or WBS element). It indicates that the settlement document has been created and saved, but there were errors related to price determination during the process.
  In other words, the system was able to generate the settlement document, but some line items could not be properly priced due to issues in the price determination procedure. This can happen because:
  
  Missing or incorrect price conditions in the pricing procedure.
  Incorrect or incomplete cost element or cost component split setup.
  Problems with valuation variants or price determination keys.
  The settlement receiver (e.g., cost center, asset, order) does not have valid price determination data.
  Inconsistent or missing costing data in the controlling area.
  Errors in the settlement rule or settlement profile configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WS179 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Settlement Document:
  
  Use transaction KO88 (Order Settlement) or CJ88 (WBS Element Settlement) to review the settlement document.
  Check which line items have pricing errors.
  
  
  
  Analyze Price Determination:
  
  Verify the pricing procedure assigned to the settlement profile.
  Check the condition records for the relevant cost elements or settlement receivers.
  Use transaction KKA2 or KKA3 to analyze price determination for the cost object.
  
  
  
  Review Settlement Profile and Rules:
  
  Check the settlement profile (transaction OKO7).
  Ensure the settlement receiver is correctly defined and has valid master data.
  Verify the settlement rule (transaction KO02 or CJ02) to ensure the receiver is valid and active.
  
  
  
  Check Cost Element and Cost Component Split:
  
  Make sure the cost elements involved are correctly configured for settlement.
  Verify the cost component split settings if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Variant and Price Determination Keys:
  
  Review the valuation variant assigned to the controlling area.
  Ensure the price determination keys are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Re-run Settlement:
  
  After correcting the above, re-run the settlement.
  Use KO88 or CJ88 to settle again and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address known issues related to WS179.
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS179 and price determination errors.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KO88 – Order Settlement
  CJ88 – WBS Element Settlement
  KO02 / CJ02 – Change Order / WBS Element
  OKO7 – Settlement Profile
  KKA2 / KKA3 – Price Determination Analysis
  
  
  
  Modules Involved:
  
  Controlling (CO)
  Production Planning (PP)
  Project System (PS)
  Financial Accounting (FI) (for settlement receivers like assets)
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Check for notes related to settlement and price determination errors in your SAP version.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WS179 means the settlement document was created but with price determination errors. The root cause is usually incorrect or incomplete pricing setup for the settlement receivers or cost elements. The solution involves checking and correcting the pricing procedure, settlement profile, settlement rules, and master data, then re-executing the settlement.
  
  If you provide more details about the object being settled (order, WBS, asset, etc.) and the system version, I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.