How To Fix WS204 - No settlement document type passed on

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 204

• Message text: No settlement document type passed on

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS204 - No settlement document type passed on ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS204: No settlement document type passed on:
  
  Error Message
  WS204: No settlement document type passed on
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during the settlement process in SAP (typically in Controlling - CO module) when the system tries to create a settlement document but the settlement document type is not specified or not passed correctly.
  Settlement document type is a key parameter that determines the type of accounting document created during settlement (e.g., FI document type like SA, AB, etc.). If this is missing or incorrectly configured, the system cannot proceed with posting the settlement document.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incorrect configuration of settlement document type in the settlement profile.
  The settlement profile assigned to the cost object (e.g., cost center, internal order, WBS element) does not have a settlement document type defined.
  Customizing settings for settlement document types are incomplete or missing.
  The settlement run or manual settlement process is not passing the document type due to user error or program error.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WS204 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Settlement Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction OKO7 (or SPRO path: Controlling ? Internal Orders ? Settle Internal Orders ? Define Settlement Profile).
  Verify that the settlement profile assigned to the cost object has a valid settlement document type assigned.
  If missing, assign the appropriate settlement document type (e.g., SA, AB).
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type in Settlement Profile:
  
  In the settlement profile, ensure the field Settlement Document Type is filled.
  This document type should be configured in FI and allowed for the posting.
  
  
  
  Check Cost Object Master Data:
  
  For internal orders, check the settlement profile assigned in the order master record (transaction KO02).
  For WBS elements, check the settlement rule and profile.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing for Document Types:
  
  Use transaction OBA7 to check document types and their settings.
  Ensure the document type used for settlement is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Run Settlement Again:
  
  After correcting the configuration, rerun the settlement (transaction KO88 for internal orders, or CJ88 for WBS elements).
  The system should now pass the settlement document type and create the settlement document successfully.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If custom code is involved in settlement, verify that it correctly passes the settlement document type.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Settlement Document Type: This is an FI document type used when posting settlement documents. It controls number ranges, posting rules, and document flow.
  Settlement Profile: Controls how settlement is performed, including the settlement receiver, settlement rules, and document types.
  Transactions:
  
  KO88 - Execute Settlement for Internal Orders
  CJ88 - Execute Settlement for WBS Elements
  OKO7 - Define Settlement Profile
  OBA7 - Document Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP releases notes related to settlement errors; check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS204.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS204: No settlement document type passed on
  
  
  Cause
  Settlement document type missing in profile or not passed
  
  
  Solution
  Assign correct settlement document type in settlement profile and rerun settlement
  
  
  Key Transactions
  OKO7, KO88, CJ88, OBA7
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the object being settled (internal order, WBS element, etc.) and the settlement profile used.