How To Fix WS298 - Only the settlement document list date can be changed for document &1

WS298 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 298

• Message text: Only the settlement document list date can be changed for document &1

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WS298 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS298: "Only the settlement document list date can be changed for document &1":
  
  Error Message:
  WS298 - Only the settlement document list date can be changed for document &1
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to change fields in a settlement document that are not allowed to be changed. In SAP, settlement documents (created during settlement of costs, orders, projects, etc.) have restrictions on what can be modified after posting.
  Specifically, the system only allows the "Settlement Document List Date" to be changed for the settlement document. Any attempt to change other fields (such as amounts, posting date, reference, etc.) will trigger this error.
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When you try to change a settlement document using transaction codes like FB02 (Change Document) or other document change transactions.
  When you attempt to modify fields other than the settlement document list date.
  Settlement documents are usually generated automatically by