How To Fix WS382 - Settlement doc cat. of item &1 differs from settlement doc cat. of header

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 382

• Message text: Settlement doc cat. of item &1 differs from settlement doc cat. of header

What causes this issue?

Item &V1& has settlement document category &V2& and the supplier
settlement list has settlement document category &V3&. This means that
different kinds of documents (e.g. invoices and credit memos) were
entered in the same supplier settlement list.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Ensure that your entries are correct.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS382 - Settlement doc cat. of item &1 differs from settlement doc cat. of header ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS382: Settlement doc cat. of item &1 differs from settlement doc cat. of header
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during the settlement process in SAP (e.g., when settling costs from a cost object like a production order, WBS element, or internal order). The system checks the settlement document categories at both the header and item levels. If the settlement document category of an individual settlement item differs from the settlement document category of the settlement document header, the system throws this error.
  In other words:  
  
  The settlement document header has a specific settlement document category (e.g., 'K' for cost center, 'F' for fixed asset, etc.).  
  One or more settlement items have a different settlement document category than the header.  
  This inconsistency is not allowed because the settlement document must be consistent in terms of document category.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  
  Inconsistent Settlement Rules:
  
  The settlement rules assigned to the cost object have different settlement document categories, causing the system to generate items with different categories.
  
  
  Manual Changes or Customizing Issues:
  
  Customizing settings for settlement document categories or settlement profile might be inconsistent or incorrectly maintained.
  
  
  Mixed Settlement Targets:
  
  The settlement is trying to post to different types of receivers (e.g., some to cost centers, some to assets), but the system expects uniformity in the settlement document category.
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Settlement Rules:  
  
  Go to the cost object (e.g., internal order, WBS element) and review the settlement rules.  
  Ensure that all settlement rules have the same settlement document category or are consistent with the expected settlement document category.
  
  
  
  Review Settlement Profile:  
  
  Check the settlement profile assigned to the cost object.  
  Make sure the profile settings are consistent and allow the intended settlement document category.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settlement Document Category:  
  
  If possible, adjust the settlement document category in the settlement rules or profile so that all items and the header match.
  
  
  
  Recreate Settlement Document:  
  
  Sometimes, deleting the settlement document and recreating it after correcting the settlement rules/profile can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Customizing:  
  
  Check transaction codes like OKO7 (Settlement Document Categories) and OKO8 (Settlement Profiles) to verify the settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Support:  
  
  If the problem persists, check for relevant SAP Notes or contact SAP support for patches or further guidance.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  KO88 - Settlement of Internal Orders  
  CJ88 - Settlement of WBS Elements  
  CJ8G - Display Settlement Rule  
  OKO7 - Define Settlement Document Categories  
  OKO8 - Define Settlement Profiles
  
  
  
  Tables:  
  
  COOS - Settlement Rules  
  COEP - CO Line Items  
  COBK - CO Document Header
  
  
  
  SAP Help / Documentation:  
  
  Settlement process in Controlling (CO) module  
  Settlement document categories and their impact on postings
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WS382 indicates a mismatch between the settlement document category at the header and item level during settlement. To fix it, ensure that all settlement rules and profiles are consistent and that the settlement document categories match across the entire settlement document.
  
  If you provide the specific cost object type or scenario, I can help you with more tailored steps!