How To Fix WS644 - Settlement partner in doc. does not correspond with customizing settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 644

• Message text: Settlement partner in doc. does not correspond with customizing settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS644 - Settlement partner in doc. does not correspond with customizing settings ?

  The SAP error message WS644: "Settlement partner in doc. does not correspond with customizing settings" typically occurs during the settlement process in Controlling (CO), especially when settling costs from a sender cost object to a receiver cost object or settlement receiver.
  
  Cause
  This error indicates that the settlement partner (receiver) specified in the document does not match the settlement partner defined in the customizing settings for the sender cost object or the settlement rule.
  Common causes include:
  
  The receiver cost object in the settlement rule or sender master data does not match the receiver in the actual settlement document.
  The settlement rule or sender master data is not maintained correctly or is inconsistent.
  The settlement receiver is not allowed or not defined as a valid settlement partner for the sender cost object.
  The settlement profile or settlement type settings restrict the settlement to certain receiver types or partners.
  The settlement document was manually changed or created with incorrect receiver data.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WS644 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Settlement Rule and Sender Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction KO02 (Change Cost Center) or KSU5 (Change Settlement Rule) depending on the sender object.
  Verify the settlement rule and ensure the receiver cost object matches the one in the settlement document.
  Make sure the settlement receiver is correctly maintained and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Customizing Settings:
  
  Check the settlement profile and settlement type settings in SPRO under:
  Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Actual Postings -> Settlement -> Define Settlement Profiles
  
  Ensure that the settlement profile allows settlement to the type of receiver you are using.
  
  
  
  Check Receiver Master Data:
  
  Verify that the receiver cost object (e.g., cost center, internal order, asset) exists and is valid.
  Check if the receiver is blocked or has any restrictions.
  
  
  
  Review the Settlement Document:
  
  If the settlement document was manually created or changed, verify that the receiver matches the customizing.
  If necessary, delete and recreate the settlement document with correct data.
  
  
  
  Run Settlement Again:
  
  After correcting the customizing or master data, run the settlement process again (e.g., transaction KO88 for orders, KSU5 for cost centers).
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KO88 – Order Settlement
  KSU5 – Cost Center Settlement
  KO02 – Change Order (to check settlement rule)
  KOB1 – Order Line Items (to check postings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to settlement errors and WS644 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Settlement
  SAP Library on Settlement Rules and Profiles
  
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WS644: Settlement partner in doc. does not correspond with customizing settings
  
  
  Cause
  Settlement receiver in document differs from the one defined in settlement rule/customizing
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct settlement rule, sender master data, settlement profile, and receiver data
  
  
  Key Transactions
  KO02, KSU5, KO88, SPRO (settlement customizing)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more details about the sender and receiver objects or the transaction you are running, I can help you with more specific instructions.