How To Fix WS703 - Profit analysis not possible for individual docs of a supplier sett. list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Profit analysis not possible for individual docs of a supplier sett. list

What causes this issue?

A profit analysis cannot be carried out for single documents that are
included in a supplier settlement list.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Carry out the profit simulation for the supplier settlement list.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS703 - Profit analysis not possible for individual docs of a supplier sett. list ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WS703: Profit analysis not possible for individual docs of a supplier settlement list:
  
  Error Message
  WS703: Profit analysis not possible for individual docs of a supplier settlement list
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to perform profit analysis (CO-PA) on individual documents that are part of a supplier settlement list (e.g., in the context of vendor invoice verification or settlement processes). The system does not allow profit analysis at the level of individual documents within a supplier settlement list because:
  
  The supplier settlement list is treated as a collective document.
  Profit analysis is designed to work on the settlement list as a whole, not on individual line items or documents within it.
  The underlying data structure or configuration does not support CO-PA postings for individual documents in this context.
  
  In other words, the system expects profit analysis to be done on the settlement list header or the overall settlement, not on the individual documents that make up the list.
  
  When does this typically occur?
  
  During the posting or settlement of vendor invoices or credit memos that are processed via a supplier settlement list.
  When trying to run profit analysis reports or postings on individual documents that belong to a settlement list.
  In scenarios where CO-PA integration is active, and the system tries to assign profitability segments to individual documents incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve
  
  
  Perform Profit Analysis on the Settlement List Level:
  
  Instead of analyzing individual documents, run profit analysis on the entire supplier settlement list.
  Ensure that CO-PA postings are triggered at the settlement list header level.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the settings in Transaction Code: OBYC (Automatic Account Determination) and Transaction Code: KE4I (CO-PA Integration).
  Confirm that the system is configured to post CO-PA data correctly for supplier settlement lists.
  
  
  
  Adjust Customizing for CO-PA Integration:
  
  In some cases, you may need to adjust the CO-PA derivation rules or account assignment to ensure that profit analysis is done at the correct document level.
  Check the settlement profile and related settings to ensure proper CO-PA integration.
  
  
  
  Avoid Posting Profit Analysis on Individual Documents:
  
  Train users and adjust processes to avoid running profit analysis or related postings on individual documents within a supplier settlement list.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that address this issue or provide patches/fixes.
  Example SAP Note: Sometimes SAP releases notes related to CO-PA integration and supplier settlement lists.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Supplier Settlement List: A document that groups multiple vendor invoices or credit memos for settlement purposes.
  Profitability Analysis (CO-PA): A module in SAP that analyzes the profitability of market segments.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KE4I - CO-PA Integration
  OBYC - Automatic Account Determination
  MRBR - Release Blocked Invoices (sometimes related to settlement issues)
  
  
  SAP Modules Involved: MM (Materials Management), FI (Financial Accounting), CO (Controlling), especially CO-PA.
  
  
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  Error
  WS703: Profit analysis not possible for individual docs of a supplier settlement list
  
  
  Cause
  Profit analysis cannot be done on individual documents within a supplier settlement list
  
  
  Solution
  Perform profit analysis on the settlement list as a whole; adjust CO-PA integration
  
  
  Related TCodes
  KE4I, OBYC, MRBR
  
  
  Notes
  Check SAP Notes for updates or patches related to CO-PA and supplier settlement lists
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific configuration steps or transaction codes, please let me know!