How To Fix WS274 - Change documents are not defined for settlement document type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 274

• Message text: Change documents are not defined for settlement document type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS274 - Change documents are not defined for settlement document type &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS274 - Change documents are not defined for settlement document type &1
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process or change a settlement document in SAP, but the system cannot find the configuration for change documents related to the settlement document type you are using.
  In other words:
  The settlement document type you are working with does not have change document logging activated or defined in the system. Change documents are used to track changes made to documents for audit and history purposes. If this is not set up for the settlement document type, the system throws this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During settlement processing (e.g., in CO-PA, Internal Orders, WBS elements, or other controlling objects).
  When trying to display or change settlement documents.
  When the system attempts to log changes but cannot find the relevant change document object linked to the settlement document