How To Fix WS781 - Settlement process type &1 (&2) is blocked for online document creation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 781

• Message text: Settlement process type &1 (&2) is blocked for online document creation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS781 - Settlement process type &1 (&2) is blocked for online document creation ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS781: Settlement process type &1 (&2) is blocked for online document creation
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create a settlement document online (for example, during the settlement of a cost object, WBS element, or internal order), but the settlement process type you are using is currently blocked for online document creation.
  In SAP, settlement process types control how costs are settled from sender objects to receiver objects. Some settlement process types can be configured to allow or block online document creation. If the process type is blocked, the system prevents the creation of settlement documents in an online mode, which leads to this error.
  
  Explanation of the placeholders:
  
  &1 = Settlement process type (e.g., 'KSV' for cost center settlement)
  &2 = Description or additional info about the process type
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and adjust the settings of the settlement process type in customizing:
  
  
  Go to the customizing transaction:
  
  Transaction code: OKO7 (Define Settlement Process Types)
  
  
  
  Find the settlement process type &1 mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  Check the setting for "Block online document creation":
  
  There is a checkbox or indicator that controls whether online document creation is allowed.
  If this checkbox is selected (blocked), uncheck it to allow online document creation.
  
  
  
  Save your changes.
  
  
  Retry the settlement process.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Blocking online document creation might be intentional for certain settlement process types to enforce batch processing or other controls.
  If you are unsure whether to unblock the process type, consult with your controlling or finance team.
  Sometimes, the process type is blocked because the settlement is intended to be done only in batch mode (e.g., via transaction KO88 or CJ88).
  Always test changes in a development or quality system before applying them in production.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error message
  WS781 Settlement process type &1 (&2) is blocked for online document creation
  
  
  Cause
  Settlement process type is configured to block online document creation
  
  
  Solution
  Unblock online document creation in transaction OKO7 for the process type
  
  
  Transaction to fix
  OKO7 (Define Settlement Process Types)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the settlement process type code (&1) and the context in which the error occurs.