How To Fix WS749 - Only settlement process types with entry cat. Material-Related allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 749

• Message text: Only settlement process types with entry cat. Material-Related allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS749 - Only settlement process types with entry cat. Material-Related allowed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS749 - Only settlement process types with entry category "Material-Related" allowed
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the settlement process in SAP when you try to settle a cost object (like a production order, process order, or internal order) using a settlement rule or settlement profile that is not configured for the correct entry category.
  
  Entry Category defines the type of settlement receiver allowed (e.g., material, cost center, asset, etc.).
  The error indicates that the settlement process type you are using requires the settlement receiver to have an entry category "Material-Related" (i.e., the receiver must be a material master or related to material).
  If you attempt to settle to a receiver that is not material-related (e.g., a cost center or asset), or if the settlement profile/process type is not set up correctly, this error will occur.
  
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When settling production/process orders to materials.
  When the settlement rule or settlement profile is incorrectly assigned or configured.
  When the settlement receiver in the settlement rule is not a material or not assigned the correct entry category.
  When the settlement process type used in the settlement profile expects material-related receivers but the actual receiver is different.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Settlement Rule:
  
  Go to the settlement rule of the cost object (e.g., production order).
  Verify the settlement receiver(s) assigned.
  Ensure the receiver is a material master or a material-related object if the process type requires it.
  
  
  
  Check the Settlement Profile and Process Type:
  
  Transaction: OKO7 (Maintain Settlement Profiles)
  Check the settlement profile assigned to the order.
  Verify the settlement process type used in the profile.
  Confirm that the process type is configured for entry category "Material-Related" if you want to settle to materials.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Settlement Receiver or Process Type:
  
  If you want to settle to a non-material receiver (e.g., cost center), use a settlement process type that allows non-material receivers.
  If the receiver must be material-related, correct the settlement rule to point to a material master.
  
  
  
  Check the Entry Category of the Receiver:
  
  For materials, the entry category is usually "F" (material-related).
  For cost centers, it might be "K" or others.
  Use transaction OKO7 or check configuration in IMG under Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Product Cost by Order ? Settlement ? Define Settlement Process Types to verify entry categories.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Correct the Settlement Rule:
  
  If the settlement rule is incorrect, delete and recreate it with the correct receiver.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Settlement Process Types define how and to whom costs are settled.
  Entry Categories determine the type of receiver allowed:
  
  "F" = Material-related
  "K" = Cost center
  "A" = Asset
  etc.
  
  
  The error WS749 is a validation check to ensure consistency between settlement process type and receiver.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WS749 - Only settlement process types with entry category "Material-Related" allowed
  
  
  Cause
  Settlement process type requires material-related receiver, but receiver is not material-related or settlement rule is incorrect
  
  
  Solution
  Check and correct settlement rule, settlement profile, and process type to ensure receiver is material-related or use appropriate process type
  
  
  Transactions
  CO02 (Change Order), OKO7 (Settlement Profiles), KO88 (Settlement Run)
  
  
  Configuration Path
  IMG ? Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Product Cost by Order ? Settlement ? Define Settlement Process Types
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific scenario or transaction where this error occurs, I can help you with more tailored steps.