How To Fix WS284 - No data was selected for settlement of expenses

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 284

• Message text: No data was selected for settlement of expenses

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS284 - No data was selected for settlement of expenses ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS284 - No data was selected for settlement of expenses
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the settlement process of expenses (e.g., in Travel Management or Controlling) when the system does not find any data (costs, expenses, or postings) to settle for the specified settlement rule or receiver. Essentially, the settlement run tries to process expenses, but there are no relevant line items or costs available for settlement.
  Common reasons include:  
  
  The settlement rule is assigned but no actual costs have been posted to the sender object (e.g., cost center, internal order, WBS element).  
  The settlement period or selection criteria do not match any posted expenses.  
  The sender object has no costs or expenses to settle.  
  The settlement receiver is not correctly maintained or active.  
  The settlement profile or parameters are incorrectly set, causing no data to be selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posted Costs:
  
  Verify that there are actual costs posted to the sender object (e.g., internal order, cost center) for the period you are trying to settle. Use transaction codes like:  
  
  KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items)  
  CO03 (Display Order)  
  CJ20N (Project Builder for WBS elements)  
  FB03 (Display Document)  
  
  
  
  Verify Settlement Rule:  
  
  Ensure that the settlement rule is correctly maintained for the sender object.  
  Check that the settlement receiver is valid and active.  
  Confirm that the settlement rule covers the correct receiver and percentage allocation.
  
  
  
  Check Settlement Period:  
  
  Make sure the settlement period (posting date or settlement date) matches the period in which costs were posted.  
  Adjust the settlement period if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Settlement Profile:  
  
  Check the settlement profile assigned to the sender object.  
  Ensure that the profile allows settlement of the relevant cost elements or expense types.
  
  
  
  Run Settlement with Correct Parameters:  
  
  When executing the settlement (e.g., via transaction KO88 for orders or CJ88 for projects), verify the selection criteria and parameters.  
  Make sure you are not restricting the selection too narrowly.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Selection Issues:  
  
  Sometimes, filters or selection criteria in the settlement run exclude all data.  
  Remove or adjust filters to include all relevant data.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  KO88 – Order Settlement  
  CJ88 – Project Settlement  
  KSB1 – Cost Centers: Actual Line Items  
  FB03 – Display Document  
  
  
  
  Tables:  
  
  COSP – CO Object: Cost Totals for Internal Orders  
  COSS – CO Object: Cost Totals for Cost Centers  
  COBK – CO Document Header  
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:  
  
  SAP Note 000000 (check SAP Service Marketplace for specific notes related to WS284)  
  SAP Help Portal: Settlement of Internal Orders and Projects  
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WS284 means the system found no costs or expenses to settle for the given settlement run. To fix it, ensure that costs exist on the sender object, the settlement rule and receiver are correctly maintained, and the settlement parameters are properly set to include the relevant data.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which module or transaction you are using), I can give more tailored advice.