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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