How To Fix WS318 - Document &1 is a settlement document for arrangement &2 (subseq.settlem.)

WS318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Document &1 is a settlement document for arrangement &2 (subseq.settlem.)

What causes this issue?

Supplier billing document &V1& is a settlement document &V2& of
<DS:GLOS.3526C095AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>subsequent settlement</>.

System Response

In addition to the optional update of statistical data in the
<GL:information_structure>information structures</> of the supplier
billing document, the incomes are also updated in the information
structures of subsequent settlement.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WS318 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS318 - Document &1 is a settlement document for arrangement &2 (subseq.settlem.)
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the settlement process in SAP, typically in the context of CO (Controlling) settlement or Funds Management. The message indicates that the document number &1 is already a settlement document for the settlement arrangement &2. In other words, the system has detected that the settlement document you are trying to create or process is already linked to the settlement arrangement, and a subsequent settlement attempt is being made on the same arrangement.
  This usually happens when:
  
  You try to settle a cost object (like a WBS element, internal order, or network) that has already been settled for the same period or settlement rule.
  The system prevents duplicate settlements to avoid double postings.
  The settlement document exists and is linked to the settlement rule or arrangement, so a