How To Fix WS600 - **** Messages document printing in Settlement Management

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 600

• Message text: **** Messages document printing in Settlement Management

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS600 - **** Messages document printing in Settlement Management ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WS600 related to Messages document printing in Settlement Management:
  
  SAP Error Message: WS600
  Context: Occurs during document printing in Settlement Management (e.g., in Contract Settlement or Service Entry Sheet Settlement).
  
  1. Cause of WS600 Error
  The error message WS600 typically indicates a problem with the output determination or print program during the printing of settlement documents. Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incorrect output type configuration for the settlement document.
  Print program or form (SAPscript/Smart Form) assigned to the output type is missing or incorrectly maintained.
  Authorization issues preventing access to the print program or form.
  Incorrect or incomplete partner determination for output processing.
  Technical issues such as spool system errors or printer configuration problems.
  Settlement document status not allowing printing (e.g., document not yet released or incomplete).
  
  
  2. Solution / How to Resolve WS600
  Step-by-step approach:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Transaction: NACE (Output Types)
  Verify the output type assigned to the settlement document (e.g., for Contract Settlement or Service Entry Sheet).
  Ensure the output type is active and correctly configured for the application area.
  
  
  
  Verify Print Program and Form:
  
  In NACE, check the print program and form assigned to the output type.
  Confirm that the print program exists and is not deleted or modified incorrectly.
  Check the form (SAPscript or Smart Form) is active and correctly designed.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Determination:
  
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly set up.
  Verify that the partner (recipient) for the output is correctly maintained in the settlement document.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Confirm that the user executing the print has the necessary authorizations for output processing and printing.
  
  
  
  Settlement Document Status:
  
  Verify that the settlement document is in a status that allows printing.
  For example, the document should be released or completed.
  
  
  
  Spool and Printer Check:
  
  Check the spool request in transaction SP01 for errors.
  Verify printer configuration and availability.
  
  
  
  Debugging / Logs:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs for detailed error messages.
  Debug the print program if necessary to identify where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Settlement Management (SD/CO/MM): The error is common in Contract Settlement (SD) or Service Entry Sheet Settlement (MM).
  Output Determination: Output types and their configuration are critical for document printing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to WS600 or output issues in Settlement Management for specific patches or corrections.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE - Output Types
  SP01 - Spool Request
  SLG1 - Application Log
  ME23N / ML81N - Service Entry Sheet display (if related)
  VF03 - Billing Document display (if related)
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing/incorrect output type, print program/form issues, authorization, document status
  
  
  Solution
  Check and correct output type config, print program/form, partner determination, authorizations, spool/printer setup
  
  
  Related Info
  Use NACE, SP01, SLG1 for troubleshooting; check SAP Notes for patches
  
  
  
  
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