How To Fix WS182 - You cannot post document &1 via the customer settlement list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 182

• Message text: You cannot post document &1 via the customer settlement list

What causes this issue?

Settlement document type &V2& for a customer settlement list is not
maintained in full.

System Response

The system cannot process document &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the account key for business volume settlement for settlement
document type &V2&
or assign a different settlement document type for a customer settlement
list to settlement process type &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS182 - You cannot post document &1 via the customer settlement list ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS182 - You cannot post document &1 via the customer settlement list
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to post a document (usually a customer invoice or credit memo) through the Customer Settlement List transaction, but the document type or the posting method is not allowed or supported for posting via this settlement list.
  Specifically, the system restricts posting certain document types or documents with particular characteristics (e.g., special G/L transactions, parked documents, or documents already settled) through the customer settlement list. The error message indicates that the document number (&1) cannot be processed in this way.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The Customer Settlement List is typically used to post settlement documents that clear open items for customers.
  If the document you are trying to post is not a settlement document or is not eligible for posting via this list, SAP throws this error.
  It can also happen if the document is already posted or if the document type is not configured for posting via the settlement list.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Verify the document type of the document you are trying to post.
  Ensure that the document type is allowed to be posted via the customer settlement list.
  You can check document type settings in transaction OBA7 or via IMG path:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Document -> Document Types -> Define Document Types
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure the document is not already posted or cleared.
  If the document is parked or blocked, post it via the appropriate transaction (e.g., FBV0 for parked documents).
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction:
  
  Use the appropriate transaction for posting the document.
  For customer settlement, use F-32 (Clear Customer) or the settlement list transaction designed for this purpose.
  For posting invoices or credit memos, use FB70 or FB75 respectively.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration for Settlement List:
  
  Verify if the settlement list transaction is configured to accept the document type.
  This might require checking the program or user exit logic if customized.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, this error can be related to specific SAP versions or patches.
  Check SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes related to WS182.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  F-32: Clear Customer
  FB70: Enter Customer Invoice
  FB75: Enter Customer Credit Memo
  FBV0: Post Parked Document
  Settlement list transactions (custom or standard depending on system)
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  Customer Settlement List is used to post settlement documents that clear open items.
  Posting documents not meant for settlement via this list is restricted.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / KBAs:
  
  Search for WS182 in SAP Notes for any system-specific fixes or explanations.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WS182 occurs because the document you are trying to post is not allowed to be posted via the customer settlement list. Verify the document type, status, and use the correct transaction for posting. Adjust configuration if necessary or post the document through the standard posting transactions.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more tailored advice.