How To Fix WS648 - Use only settlement process types with &1 pricing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 648

• Message text: Use only settlement process types with &1 pricing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS648 - Use only settlement process types with &1 pricing ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS648: "Use only settlement process types with &1 pricing":
  
  Error Message
  WS648: Use only settlement process types with &1 pricing
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during the settlement process in SAP (typically in Controlling - CO module) when you try to settle costs or revenues using a settlement process type that is not compatible with the pricing procedure or pricing type expected by the system.
  More specifically:
  
  The settlement rule or settlement profile is assigned a settlement process type that does not support the pricing type configured for the cost element or the settlement receiver.
  For example, if the system expects a settlement process type that supports periodic unit price or periodic total price pricing, but the assigned settlement process type is incompatible, this error is triggered.
  It can also happen if the settlement process type is incorrectly assigned or if the settlement profile is not properly maintained.
  
  
  Explanation
  
  Settlement Process Type: Defines how the settlement is carried out (e.g., periodic unit price, periodic total price, or without pricing).
  Pricing Type: Defines how the costs are calculated and settled (e.g., based on actual costs, planned costs, or fixed prices).
  The system checks that the settlement process type used matches the pricing type expected for the cost element or settlement receiver.
  If there is a mismatch, the system throws WS648 to prevent incorrect settlement postings.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Settlement Process Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction OKO7 (or relevant IMG path: Controlling ? Cost Object Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Product Cost by Period ? Settlement ? Define Settlement Process Types).
  Verify the settlement process type assigned to the settlement rule or profile.
  Ensure that the settlement process type supports the pricing type required by your cost element or settlement receiver.
  
  
  
  Check Settlement Profile:
  
  Use transaction OKO8 to check the settlement profile.
  Confirm that the settlement process type assigned in the profile matches the pricing type.
  
  
  
  Check Cost Element and Pricing Type:
  
  Verify the cost element master data (transaction KA03).
  Check the pricing type assigned to the cost element.
  Ensure it aligns with the settlement process type.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settlement Rule:
  
  If the settlement rule uses an incorrect settlement process type, change it to one compatible with the pricing type.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Note or documentation related to settlement process types and pricing types for your SAP version.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKO7 – Define Settlement Process Types
  OKO8 – Define Settlement Profiles
  KO88 – Actual Settlement
  KSU5 – Settlement Rule Maintenance
  KA03 – Display Cost Element
  
  
  
  SAP Modules Involved:
  
  Controlling (CO)
  Product Cost Controlling (CO-PC)
  Cost Object Controlling
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to settlement process types and pricing errors in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Always ensure consistency between settlement process types and pricing types.
  When creating new settlement profiles or rules, validate the compatibility to avoid this error.
  If you recently changed pricing types or settlement process types, review all dependent configurations.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction where error occurs, configuration details), I can help with more specific guidance.