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

WS234 - Overview

• 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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WS234 - Details

• 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