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

WS644 - Overview

• 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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WS644 - Details

• 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