How To Fix WS225 - Entry category &1 differs from entry category &2 of settl process type &3

WS225 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Entry category &1 differs from entry category &2 of settl process type &3

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WS225 - Details

• The SAP error message:
  WS225: Entry category &1 differs from entry category &2 of settl process type &3
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the settlement process in SAP (usually in Controlling - CO module) when there is a mismatch between the entry category of the document line item and the expected entry category defined for the settlement process type.
  
  Entry category in SAP CO defines the type of line item (e.g., cost, revenue, statistical).
  The settlement process type (&3) expects a certain entry category (&2).
  However, the document or line item being settled has a different entry category (&1).
  This mismatch causes the system to stop the settlement posting because it cannot process line items with unexpected entry categories.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During settlement of cost objects (e.g., cost centers, internal orders, production orders).
  When the line items to be settled have entry categories that do not match the settlement profile or settlement rules.
  Often happens if the settlement profile