How To Fix WS627 - Document & does not have settlement method &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 627

• Message text: Document & does not have settlement method &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS627 - Document & does not have settlement method & ?

  The SAP error message WS627: "Document & does not have settlement method &" typically occurs during the settlement process in Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or Controlling (CO) when the system tries to settle costs or values from a document but cannot find a settlement rule or settlement method assigned to the asset or cost object involved.
  
  Cause
  
  The asset or cost object referenced in the document does not have a settlement rule or settlement profile assigned.
  The settlement method is missing or not maintained in the asset master record or the settlement rule.
  The system tries to perform settlement (e.g., during period-end closing or manual settlement), but it cannot determine how to settle the costs because the settlement method is not defined.
  In some cases, the settlement profile or settlement rule might be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Explanation of the Message
  
  Document &: The document number that triggered the error.
  Settlement method &: The settlement method that is missing or not assigned.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction AS03 (Display Asset Master Record).
  Check the Settlement Rule tab.
  Verify if a settlement rule is assigned to the asset.
  If missing, assign a settlement rule in AS02 (Change Asset Master Record).
  
  
  
  Check Settlement Rule:
  
  Use transaction KO88 or KO8G to check settlement rules for cost objects.
  Ensure that the settlement rule is properly maintained with a valid settlement receiver and settlement method.
  
  
  
  Maintain Settlement Profile:
  
  Settlement profiles define how settlement is carried out.
  Check configuration in SPRO under:
  Controlling -> Internal Orders -> Settle -> Define Settlement Profile
  Ensure the settlement profile assigned to the asset or cost object has a valid settlement method.
  
  
  
  Assign Settlement Method:
  
  Settlement methods define how the settlement is processed (e.g., by quantity, by value).
  Check and assign the correct settlement method in the settlement profile or settlement rule.
  
  
  
  Re-run Settlement:
  
  After correcting the settlement method or rule, re-run the settlement process.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Notes
  
  This error is common during period-end closing or when running settlement programs for assets or internal orders.
  If the asset is new or recently created, ensure that all necessary settlement data is maintained before settlement.
  Sometimes, the error can occur if the settlement rule was deleted or changed after the document was posted.
  Review customizing and master data consistency if the problem persists.
  
  
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  Error Message
  WS627: Document & does not have settlement method &
  
  
  Cause
  Missing settlement method or settlement rule for the asset or cost object in the document
  
  
  Solution
  Assign or correct settlement rule and settlement method in asset master or cost object
  
  
  Transactions to Check
  AS02/AS03 (Asset Master), KO88/KO8G (Settlement), SPRO (Settlement Profile)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario or module (Asset Accounting, Internal Orders, etc.), I can give more tailored instructions.