How To Fix WS562 - &1 is an expense settlement document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 562

• Message text: &1 is an expense settlement document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS562 - &1 is an expense settlement document ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WS562 &1 is an expense settlement document:
  
  SAP Error Message: WS562 &1 is an expense settlement document
  Message Text:
  &1 is an expense settlement document
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to perform an operation on a document that is identified as an expense settlement document, but the operation is not allowed or applicable for such documents.
  
  Expense settlement documents are created in SAP when employees settle expenses (e.g., travel expenses) via the Travel Management (FI-TV) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  These documents have special characteristics and are linked to employee expense reports.
  Certain transactions or postings that are valid for regular FI documents are restricted or not allowed for expense settlement documents.
  For example, trying to reverse, change, or clear an expense settlement document in a way that is not supported will trigger this error.
  
  
  Typical Scenarios Where WS562 Occurs
  
  Attempting to clear an expense settlement document in the Financial