How To Fix WS230 - Enter a settlement document type for supplier-side settlement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Enter a settlement document type for supplier-side settlement

What causes this issue?

If you select <AB>B</> <LS>Document Parking</> as the settlement process
category, <AB>1</> <LS>Settlement using Follow-On Documents</> as the
settlement procedure<(>,<)> and either <LS>Supplier and Customer Side</>
or <AB>1</> <LS>Only Supplier Side</> as the settlement partner
category, you must either enter a settlement document type for a
settlement document list or a settlement document type for a supplier
settlement.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the required settlement document type.
Alternatively, check if the values for the settlement process category,
settlement procedure, and settlement partner category are correct.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS230 - Enter a settlement document type for supplier-side settlement ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS230: Enter a settlement document type for supplier-side settlement:
  
  Error Message
  WS230: Enter a settlement document type for supplier-side settlement
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during the settlement process in SAP when the system expects a settlement document type to be specified for the supplier-side settlement, but it is missing or not maintained.
  In SAP, when you perform a settlement (for example, in Asset Accounting or Project System), the system needs to know the document type to be used for the supplier-side posting. This document type controls how the accounting document is posted (e.g., which number range, posting rules, etc.).
  If the settlement profile or configuration does not have a settlement document type assigned for the supplier-side, or if the user does not enter it manually when required, the system throws this error.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During settlement of costs to suppliers/vendors.
  When the settlement profile or parameters are incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  When the user tries to post a settlement document without specifying the required document type.
  In Asset Accounting, Project System, or other modules where supplier-side settlement is involved.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Settlement Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the settlement profile (transaction code: OKO7 or relevant IMG path).
  Verify that the supplier-side settlement document type is maintained.
  If missing, assign the appropriate document type for supplier-side settlement.
  
  
  
  Maintain Document Type in Settlement Parameters:
  
  In the settlement parameters or settlement rule, ensure that the document type for supplier-side settlement is specified.
  
  
  
  Enter Document Type Manually (if applicable):
  
  If the system prompts for the document type during settlement, enter the correct settlement document type.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user has authorization to use the specified document type.
  
  
  
  Consult with FI/CO Consultant:
  
  If unsure about which document type to use, consult with your FI/CO team to determine the correct document type for supplier-side postings.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Settlement Document Type: Controls the posting of accounting documents during settlement.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKO7 - Maintain Settlement Profiles
  CJ88 - Settlement of WBS elements (Project System)
  ASKB - Asset Accounting Settlement
  
  
  Modules Involved: FI (Financial Accounting), CO (Controlling), PS (Project System), AA (Asset Accounting)
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to settlement document types if the problem persists.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WS230: Enter a settlement document type for supplier-side settlement
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or not maintained settlement document type for supplier-side settlement
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the settlement document type in settlement profile or enter it manually during settlement
  
  
  Relevant Transactions
  OKO7, CJ88, ASKB
  
  
  Modules
  FI, CO, PS, AA
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., module, transaction, or process), I can give more tailored advice.