How To Fix WS315 - Settlement document &1 for arrangement &2 has the wrong category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 315

• Message text: Settlement document &1 for arrangement &2 has the wrong category

What causes this issue?

Only supplier billing documents are permitted as settlement documents
(income) for
<DS:GLOS.3526C095AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>subsequent settlement</>.
However, settlement document &V1& for arrangement &V2& is not a supplier
billing document.

System Response

Processing is terminated because a program error has occurred.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS315 - Settlement document &1 for arrangement &2 has the wrong category ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS315: Settlement document &1 for arrangement &2 has the wrong category
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the settlement process in SAP when the system tries to post or process a settlement document that is linked to a contract or arrangement, but the document's category does not match the expected category for that arrangement.
  
  Settlement document category mismatch: The settlement document (e.g., a billing document, invoice, or credit memo) has a document category that is not valid or expected for the particular contract or settlement arrangement.
  This can happen if the settlement document was created incorrectly, or if the settlement rule or contract expects a different type of document.
  Sometimes, this error arises if the settlement document was manually changed or if the system configuration for document categories and settlement rules is inconsistent.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WS315 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the settlement document category:
  
  Identify the settlement document number (&1) and the arrangement number (&2) from the error message.
  Use transaction codes like VF03 (Display Billing Document) or FB03 (Display Document) to check the document category of the settlement document.
  Verify the document category (e.g., invoice, credit memo, debit memo) and ensure it matches the expected category for the arrangement.
  
  
  
  Verify the settlement arrangement settings:
  
  Check the contract or settlement arrangement (&2) in the relevant module (e.g., Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable, or Sales and Distribution).
  Confirm the expected document categories allowed for settlement in the contract or settlement rule.
  
  
  
  Review configuration:
  
  Check the customizing settings for settlement document categories in SPRO under the relevant module (e.g., Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable ? Contract Settlement).
  Ensure that the document category of the settlement document is correctly assigned and allowed for the settlement process.
  
  
  
  Correct the document or arrangement:
  
  If the settlement document category is incorrect, you may need to recreate the document with the correct category or adjust the settlement arrangement to accept the document category.
  If the document was manually changed or incorrectly created, reverse and repost it correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WS315 for any known issues or patches.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing the document and arrangement details.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  VF03 – Display Billing Document
  FB03 – Display Financial Document
  KO88 – Settlement of Internal Orders (if applicable)
  CJ88 – Settlement of WBS Elements (if applicable)
  SPRO – Customizing for settlement document categories
  
  
  
  Modules involved:
  
  Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA)
  Sales and Distribution (SD)
  Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO) if settlement involves internal orders or WBS elements
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes referencing WS315 or settlement document category issues.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact module or scenario (e.g., FI-CA, SD billing, PS settlement), I can give more tailored advice.