How To Fix WS652 - Incoterms are not allowed for settlement doc type &1, interface error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 652

• Message text: Incoterms are not allowed for settlement doc type &1, interface error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS652 - Incoterms are not allowed for settlement doc type &1, interface error ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS652 - Incoterms are not allowed for settlement doc type &1, interface error
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to post or process a settlement document (such as a vendor invoice, customer invoice, or other financial document) that includes Incoterms, but the document type used for settlement does not allow the use of Incoterms.
  In SAP, certain document types are configured to accept or reject Incoterms. If the document type is not configured to allow Incoterms, and the system encounters Incoterms data during posting or interface processing, it raises this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) are used in logistics and sales to define responsibilities between buyer and seller.
  Settlement document types (e.g., invoice document types) have settings that control whether Incoterms can be included.
  The error typically arises during interface processing (e.g., IDoc, BAPI, or other data transfer methods) when the system tries to post a document with Incoterms but the document type does not permit it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction OBA7 (or SPRO path: Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Document -> Document Types).
  Select the settlement document type mentioned in the error message (the placeholder &1 will be replaced by the actual document type in your system).
  Verify if the document type allows Incoterms.
  
  
  
  Allow Incoterms for the Document Type:
  
  If Incoterms are required for your business process, modify the document type settings to allow Incoterms.
  This might involve customizing the document type to accept Incoterms or adjusting the interface to use a document type that supports Incoterms.
  
  
  
  Adjust Interface or Data:
  
  If Incoterms are not needed for the settlement document, remove Incoterms data from the interface or input data.
  Ensure that the interface mapping or data extraction logic does not send Incoterms for document types that do not support them.
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  Confirm with the logistics or sales team whether Incoterms should be part of the settlement documents.
  Align the configuration and interface accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction OBA7: Configure document types and their properties.
  Incoterms in SAP: Usually maintained in SD (Sales and Distribution) and Logistics modules, but can be passed to FI documents.
  Interface Errors: Often occur in IDoc processing (e.g., INVOIC, ORDERS) or BAPI calls where data consistency is checked.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues related to WS652 or Incoterms and document types.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Error WS652 means Incoterms are present but not allowed for the settlement document type.
  Fix: Either enable Incoterms for that document type or remove Incoterms from the document/interface.
  Check: Document type settings in OBA7 and interface data mapping.
  
  
  If you provide the exact document type (&1) or interface details, I can help with more specific instructions.