How To Fix WS217 - Posting method & not allowed for indicator 'Only post sett doc list data'

WS217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Posting method & not allowed for indicator 'Only post sett doc list data'

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WS217 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS217 Posting method & not allowed for indicator 'Only post sett doc list data'
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to post a document using a posting method that is not permitted for the indicator "Only post settlement document list data" (usually a specific indicator or flag in the system). Essentially, the system is configured to allow only certain posting methods when this indicator is set, and the posting method you are using is not one of them.
  In other words, the posting method you selected is incompatible with the setting that restricts postings to only settlement document list data.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The indicator "Only post sett doc list data" is typically used in scenarios where postings are restricted to settlement document list data only.
  The posting method controls how the document is posted (e.g., normal posting, parked document, etc.).
  If the posting method you use