How To Fix WS770 - Settlement relevance may not be restricted on one side

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 770

• Message text: Settlement relevance may not be restricted on one side

What causes this issue?

At item level, the settlement relevance can only be excluded for the
partners that are also settled at item level.
Example:
Supplier settlement at header level and customer settlement at item
level.
Then only either "Standard (both)" or "Supplier only" can be set as
settlement-relevant.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS770 - Settlement relevance may not be restricted on one side ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS770 - Settlement relevance may not be restricted on one side
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the settlement process in SAP (typically in Controlling - CO module) when the settlement rule or the settlement profile is set up incorrectly. Specifically, it happens if the settlement relevance is restricted on only one side of the settlement rule (either sender or receiver), which is not allowed.
  In other words, the system expects that if settlement relevance is restricted, it must be consistent on both sides (sender and receiver). Having settlement relevance restricted on only one side leads to this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Settlement relevance controls whether a cost element or cost object is considered for settlement.
  When defining settlement rules or profiles, the system requires that the settlement relevance be either unrestricted on both sides or restricted on both sides.
  If one side is restricted and the other is not, the system cannot process the settlement correctly, hence the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Settlement Profile and Rules:
  
  Go to the settlement profile (transaction code: OKO7 or via IMG path: Controlling ? Cost Center Accounting ? Period-End Closing ? Settlement ? Define Settlement Profile).
  Verify the settlement relevance settings for both sender and receiver.
  Ensure that the settlement relevance is either unrestricted on both sides or restricted on both sides.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settlement Rule:
  
  Review the settlement rule assigned to the cost object (e.g., cost center, internal order).
  Make sure the settlement rule does not restrict settlement relevance on only one side.
  If necessary, modify the settlement rule to align the settlement relevance settings.
  
  
  
  Check Cost Elements:
  
  Sometimes, the problem arises due to cost elements used in the settlement.
  Verify the cost elements involved and their settlement relevance settings.
  
  
  
  Re-run Settlement:
  
  After correcting the settlement profile or rules, re-run the settlement process.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KO88 - Actual Settlement of Orders
  OKO7 - Define Settlement Profile
  KSU5 - Display Settlement Rule
  
  
  IMG Path:
  
  Controlling ? Cost Center Accounting ? Period-End Closing ? Settlement ? Define Settlement Profile
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to settlement profile and settlement relevance may provide additional insights.
  Check SAP Help Portal for detailed explanation of settlement profiles and settlement relevance.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Error WS770 occurs because settlement relevance is restricted on only one side of the settlement rule.
  Fix: Ensure settlement relevance is consistent (restricted or unrestricted) on both sender and receiver sides in the settlement profile and rules.
  Result: Correcting this will allow the settlement to proceed without error.
  
  
  If you need help with specific configuration steps or transaction navigation, please let me know!