How To Fix WS197 - Texts cannot be maintained at header level for settlement doc. type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Texts cannot be maintained at header level for settlement doc. type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS197 - Texts cannot be maintained at header level for settlement doc. type &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS197 - Texts cannot be maintained at header level for settlement doc. type &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to maintain or enter texts at the header level for a settlement document type that does not allow header-level texts. In SAP, certain settlement document types are configured to only allow texts at the item level, not at the header level. Attempting to add or edit header texts for such document types triggers this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Settlement documents in SAP (e.g., in CO-PA, Internal Orders, WBS elements) can have different document types.
  Each settlement document type has settings that control whether texts can be maintained at the header or item level.
  The system checks these settings during text maintenance.
  If the document type does not permit header-level texts, the system prevents you from entering or changing texts at that level and throws WS197.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Settlement Document Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OKO7 (or the relevant IMG path) to review the settings for the settlement document types.
  Verify whether the document type allows header-level texts.
  
  
  
  Adjust Your Process:
  
  If header-level texts are not allowed, maintain texts at the item level instead.
  Ensure you are entering texts in the correct place according to the document type's configuration.
  
  
  
  If Header Texts Are Required:
  
  Consult with your SAP configuration team to see if the settlement document type can be changed to allow header-level texts.
  This might involve customizing the document type settings in the IMG under Controlling ? Internal Orders ? Settlement ? Define Settlement Document Types.
  
  
  
  Check User Input:
  
  Make sure the user is not mistakenly trying to enter header texts where only item texts are allowed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKO7 – Define Settlement Document Types
  KO88 – Actual Settlement
  CJ88 – WBS Element Settlement
  
  
  
  IMG Path:
  
  Controlling ? Internal Orders ? Settlement ? Define Settlement Document Types
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  This error is specific to settlement document types and their text maintenance settings.
  The placeholder &1 in the message will be replaced by the actual settlement document type code when the error occurs.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS197 - Texts cannot be maintained at header level for settlement doc. type &1
  
  
  Cause
  Settlement document type does not allow header-level texts
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain texts at item level or change document type settings to allow header texts
  
  
  Transaction
  OKO7 (to check/change document type settings)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the settlement document type code or the transaction where the error occurs.