How To Fix WS396 - Settlement of document &1 not possible - no document conditions exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Settlement of document &1 not possible - no document conditions exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS396 - Settlement of document &1 not possible - no document conditions exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS396 - Settlement of document &1 not possible - no document conditions exist
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the settlement process of a document (such as a production order, cost center, internal order, etc.) when the system cannot find any settlement rules or settlement conditions assigned to the object. Without these settlement rules, the system does not know where or how to post the settlement amounts, hence it cannot proceed.
  In other words, the system tries to settle costs from a sender object, but no receiver or settlement rule is defined, or the settlement rule is incomplete or inactive.
  
  Common Scenarios Leading to WS396:
  
  No settlement rule assigned to the sender object (e.g., internal order, production order).
  Settlement rule exists but is incomplete or missing receiver details.
  Settlement rule is inactive or validity dates do not cover the settlement period.
  Settlement profile or settlement parameters are not