How To Fix WS216 - Settlement doc. type &1 with settlement category &2 is not defined here

WS216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Settlement doc. type &1 with settlement category &2 is not defined here

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WS216 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS216 Settlement doc. type &1 with settlement category &2 is not defined here
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform a settlement process in SAP, but the system cannot find a configuration that links the Settlement Document Type (&1) with the Settlement Category (&2) in the current controlling area or settlement profile.
  In other words, the system expects a specific combination of settlement document type and settlement category to be defined in the configuration, but it is missing or incorrectly maintained.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Settlement Document Type: This is the document type used for settlement postings (e.g., 'SA' for settlement documents).
  Settlement Category: This defines the type of settlement (e.g., cost center settlement, order settlement, asset settlement).
  The system requires that for each settlement category, a corresponding settlement document type must be defined in the controlling area settings.
  
  If this link is missing, the system cannot determine