How To Fix WS231 - Settlement process type &1 is not maintained for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Settlement process type &1 is not maintained for &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS231 - Settlement process type &1 is not maintained for &2 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS231 Settlement process type &1 is not maintained for &2
  typically occurs during the settlement process in Controlling (CO) when the system cannot find a valid settlement process type for the specified object.
  
  Cause
  
  The settlement process type (e.g., &1) is not assigned or maintained for the settlement receiver or the settlement profile (e.g., &2).
  This means that when you try to settle costs from a sender object (like a cost center, internal order, WBS element, etc.), the system looks for a settlement process type that defines how the settlement should be carried out.
  If this settlement process type is missing or not maintained in the configuration for the particular receiver or settlement profile, the system throws this error.
  
  
  Explanation of the placeholders
  
  &1 = Settlement process type (e.g., "K" for cost center, "P" for project, etc.)
  &2 = Settlement profile or object type for which the settlement process type is missing
  
  
  Where this happens
  
  During settlement of internal orders, WBS elements, or other CO objects.
  When the system tries to determine the settlement rules and process types to execute the settlement.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Settlement Profile and Process Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction OKO7 (Maintain Settlement Profiles).
  Select the settlement profile used by the sender object.
  Verify that the settlement process type (&1) is maintained for the settlement profile (&2).
  If missing, add the required settlement process type.
  
  
  
  Check Settlement Rule:
  
  For the sender object (e.g., internal order, WBS element), check the settlement rule in transaction KO88 or CJ88.
  Ensure the settlement rule is correctly maintained and the settlement receiver is valid.
  
  
  
  Check Settlement Process Type in IMG:
  
  Use transaction SPRO ? Controlling ? Internal Orders / Project System ? Settlement ? Maintain Settlement Process Types.
  Verify that the settlement process type is defined and assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Object Type and Settlement Profile Assignment:
  
  For example, if settling an internal order, check the settlement profile assigned to the order type.
  Make sure the settlement process type is maintained for that profile.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Settlement process types define how the system processes the settlement (e.g., to cost centers, fixed assets, profitability segments).
  Common settlement process types include:
  
  K = Cost Center
  P = Project
  F = Fixed Asset
  A = Asset Under Construction
  
  
  The settlement profile controls which settlement process types are allowed for a particular sender object.
  If you recently changed settlement profiles or process types, ensure all related configuration is consistent.
  
  
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  Error Message
  WS231 Settlement process type &1 is not maintained for &2
  
  
  Cause
  Settlement process type missing in settlement profile or configuration for the object
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain settlement process type in settlement profile (transaction OKO7)
  
  
  
  Verify settlement rules and process types in IMG and sender object
  
  
  Transactions
  OKO7 (Settlement Profiles), KO88/CJ88 (Settlement), SPRO (IMG configuration)
  
  
  Related Notes
  Check SAP Notes related to settlement process types and profiles if issue persists
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact settlement process type and object type from the error message, I can help you with more specific steps.