How To Fix WS234 - Supplier &1 is not intended for Settlement Management

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Supplier &1 is not intended for Settlement Management

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS234 - Supplier &1 is not intended for Settlement Management ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS234 Supplier &1 is not intended for Settlement Management
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process a supplier in Settlement Management (e.g., in the context of Service Entry Sheet processing, invoice verification, or settlement) but the supplier is not flagged or configured to be used in Settlement Management.
  In other words, the supplier master data does not have the necessary settings that allow it to be used in the Settlement Management process. This typically means that the supplier is not set up as a "Settlement Management supplier" in the system.
  
  Explanation:
  Settlement Management in SAP is used primarily in the context of service procurement and contract settlement. Only suppliers that are intended for this process should be used. If a supplier is not marked or configured accordingly, the system prevents further processing to avoid inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor - Purchasing).
  Enter the supplier number and company code.
  Navigate to the Purchasing Data tab.
  Check the field Settlement Management indicator or related fields (depending on your SAP version and configuration).
  
  
  
  Set the Supplier for Settlement Management:
  
  If the supplier is not flagged for Settlement Management, set the appropriate indicator.
  This might be a checkbox or a specific field that marks the supplier as intended for Settlement Management.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Sometimes, the system checks the supplier's account group or other configuration settings.
  Verify in SPRO under:
  Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Service Entry Sheet -> Settlement Management
  that the supplier account group or vendor type is allowed for Settlement Management.
  
  
  
  
  If the Supplier Should Not Be Used in Settlement Management:
  
  Use a different supplier that is configured for Settlement Management.
  Or adjust your process to not require Settlement Management for this supplier.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  This error is common when integrating Service Procurement with Invoice Verification.
  The exact field or indicator name may vary depending on SAP version or industry solution.
  Sometimes, the error can also occur if the supplier is not linked correctly to the contract or purchase order used in Settlement Management.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Supplier is not flagged/configured for Settlement Management in vendor master data.
  
  
  Solution
  Update supplier master data to mark supplier as intended for Settlement Management.
  
  
  Transaction
  XK02 / MK02 (Change Vendor)
  
  
  Customization
  Check settings in SPRO under Service Entry Sheet -> Settlement Management.
  
  
  Related Info
  Occurs during service procurement, service entry sheet processing, or invoice verification.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the SAP module and transaction where the error occurs, and the SAP system version.