How To Fix WS281 - Settlement document type &1 is not defined for settlement of expenses

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Settlement document type &1 is not defined for settlement of expenses

What causes this issue?

Settlement document type &V1& has not been defined for the settlement of
expenses. Use a settlement document type with settlement category &V2&.

System Response

The system does not allow the expenses to be settled.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different settlement document type.

Alternatively, change the Customizing settings for settlement document
type &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS281 - Settlement document type &1 is not defined for settlement of expenses ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WS281: Settlement document type &1 is not defined for settlement of expenses
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to settle expenses using a settlement document type that is not configured or allowed for expense settlement in the system. In SAP, settlement document types control how settlement documents are posted and processed. If the document type you are using is not assigned or defined for expense settlement, the system throws this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Settlement document types are defined in SAP to categorize and control the posting of settlement documents.
  Each settlement document type must be configured to allow settlement of expenses.
  If the document type used in the settlement rule or during the settlement run is not maintained for expense settlement, the system cannot process the settlement and raises this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Settlement Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO ?
  Controlling ? Internal Orders ? Settlement ? Define Settlement Document Types
  (Path may vary slightly