How To Fix WS180 - Settlement document list & saved (accounting document not created)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Settlement document list & saved (accounting document not created)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS180 - Settlement document list & saved (accounting document not created) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Message:
  WS180 - Settlement document list & saved (accounting document not created)
  
  Cause:
  
  This message typically appears during the settlement process (e.g., settlement of internal orders, WBS elements, or cost centers).
  The system has successfully created the settlement document list and saved it, but no accounting document was generated.
  This usually happens when the settlement receiver is a cost object that does not require accounting document posting, such as:
  
  Another internal order or cost center (which are controlling objects, not FI objects).
  A receiver that is not linked to FI posting.
  
  
  Alternatively, it can occur if the settlement rule or receiver is set up in a way that no FI posting is necessary or possible.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Settlement in SAP CO involves transferring costs from sender objects (like internal orders) to receiver objects.
  When the receiver is a cost object (e.g., cost center, another internal order), the system posts the settlement in CO but does not create an FI accounting document.
  The message WS180 is an informational message, indicating that the settlement was processed and saved, but no FI document was created because it was not required.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the settlement receiver type:
  
  If the receiver is a CO object (cost center, internal order, WBS element), no FI document is expected.
  This is normal behavior; no action is needed if this is intended.
  
  
  If an FI document is expected:
  
  Verify the settlement rule and receiver configuration.
  Ensure the receiver is an FI object (e.g., asset, vendor, G/L account).
  Check the settlement profile and rules in transaction OKO7 or relevant customizing.
  
  
  Review the settlement parameters:
  
  Confirm that the settlement profile allows FI postings.
  Check if the settlement cost elements are correctly mapped.
  
  
  If the message is unexpected:
  
  Review the settlement document list for correctness.
  Check for any errors or warnings in the settlement log.
  Run the settlement again after correcting configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  KO88 - Actual settlement of internal orders.
  CJ88 - Settlement of WBS elements.
  KSU5 - Settlement of cost centers.
  
  
  Customization paths:
  
  Controlling ? Internal Orders ? Settle ? Define Settlement Profiles (transaction OKO7).
  Controlling ? Cost Center Accounting ? Actual Postings ? Settlement.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Note related to settlement and FI document creation.
  SAP Help Portal: Settlement of internal orders and WBS elements.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  WS180 is an informational message indicating that the settlement document was saved but no FI accounting document was created.
  This is normal when settling to CO receivers.
  No error or problem unless an FI document was expected.
  Verify settlement configuration if FI posting is required.
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with specific steps to check your settlement configuration or analyze your settlement log.