How To Fix WS406 - No messages issued during check on settlement document list &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 406

• Message text: No messages issued during check on settlement document list &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS406 - No messages issued during check on settlement document list & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS406 No messages issued during check on settlement document list &
  
  Cause:
  This message typically appears during the settlement process in SAP (e.g., when running transaction CJ88 for settlement of WBS elements or KO88 for settlement of internal orders). The system performs a check on the settlement document list but finds no messages or errors to display. Essentially, it means:
  
  The system ran the settlement check.
  No errors, warnings, or informational messages were generated.
  The message is informational, indicating that the check completed without issues.
  
  In some cases, users might expect messages (e.g., errors or warnings) but none appear, which can be confusing.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The message WS406 is an informational message.
  It indicates that the system did not find any problems during the settlement document check.
  The ampersand (&) at the end is a placeholder for additional text, which might be empty in this case.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During settlement document checks.
  When running settlement transactions or reports that validate settlement documents.
  When no errors or warnings are found in the settlement document list.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  No action is required if you see this message because it means the check was successful and no errors were found.
  If you expected errors or messages but none appeared, verify:
  
  That the settlement documents exist and are correctly created.
  The settlement rules and parameters are correctly maintained.
  The selection criteria for the check are correct.
  
  
  If you want to see detailed messages or logs, check the settlement document list or related logs in the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: CJ88 (WBS element settlement), KO88 (Internal order settlement)
  Message Class: WS (Settlement)
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to settlement errors if you encounter actual errors.
  Settlement Process: Settlement involves transferring costs from cost objects (orders, WBS elements) to receivers (cost centers, assets, profitability segments).
  Message Handling: SAP messages can be informational (I), warning (W), or error (E). WS406 is informational.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WS406 No messages issued during check on settlement document list &
  
  
  Type
  Informational message
  
  
  Cause
  No errors or warnings found during settlement document check
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; check settlement documents if unexpected
  
  
  Related TCodes
  CJ88, KO88
  
  
  Message Class
  WS (Settlement)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with actual errors during settlement, please provide the specific error messages or symptoms for further assistance.