How To Fix WS232 - Enter a settlement document type for customer-side settlement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Enter a settlement document type for customer-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 Customer Side</> as the settlement partner
category, you must enter either 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 WS232 - Enter a settlement document type for customer-side settlement ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS232: Enter a settlement document type for customer-side settlement:
  
  Error Message
  WS232: Enter a settlement document type for customer-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 customer-side settlement, but it is missing or not maintained.
  In SAP, when you perform settlement of internal orders, projects, or other controlling objects, the system requires a document type to post the settlement entries. For customer-side settlements (i.e., when the settlement is posted to a customer account), the system needs a specific settlement document type to correctly post the accounting documents.
  If this document type is not maintained or not entered in the settlement parameters, the system throws the WS232 error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During settlement of internal orders, projects, or WBS elements to a customer account.
  When the settlement rule or settlement profile does not have a valid settlement document type for customer postings.
  When the settlement transaction is executed without specifying the required document type.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Settlement Profile / Settlement Rule:
  
  Go to the settlement profile or settlement rule configuration.
  Ensure that the settlement document type for customer-side settlement is maintained.
  Transaction codes to check:
  
  OKO7 - Maintain Settlement Profiles
  KO88 - Settlement of Orders (to test)
  
  
  In the settlement profile, under the customer settlement section, specify the appropriate document type (e.g., DR for customer invoice, or any custom document type configured for customer postings).
  
  
  
  Maintain Document Types:
  
  Verify that the document type used for customer settlement is configured in Financial Accounting.
  Transaction code: OBA7 - Document Types
  Ensure the document type allows posting to customer accounts and is valid for the posting date.
  
  
  
  During Settlement Execution:
  
  When executing settlement manually, ensure that the settlement document type is entered if prompted.
  If using a custom program or interface, check that the settlement document type is passed correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Customer Master and Account Assignment:
  
  Ensure the customer account is correctly maintained and allowed for settlement postings.
  Verify that the customer account is assigned to the correct reconciliation account.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Settlement Document Type: This is a document type used specifically for settlement postings to customers. It controls the number range, posting rules, and account determination.
  Customer-side Settlement: Refers to the settlement postings that are made to customer accounts (Accounts Receivable).
  Internal Orders / Projects: Often settled to cost centers, fixed assets, or customers depending on the business process.
  Customizing Path for Settlement Profiles:
  
  Controlling (CO) -> Internal Orders -> Settle Internal Orders -> Define Settlement Profiles
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or not maintained settlement document type for customer-side settlement
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the settlement document type in settlement profile or enter it during settlement
  
  
  Transaction Codes
  OKO7 (Settlement Profiles), OBA7 (Document Types), KO88 (Settlement execution)
  
  
  Related Areas
  Internal Order Settlement, Customer Account Posting, Document Type Configuration
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact customizing steps or further troubleshooting, please let me know!