How To Fix WS835 - Settlement document &1 cannot be completed (posting status &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 835

• Message text: Settlement document &1 cannot be completed (posting status &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS835 - Settlement document &1 cannot be completed (posting status &2) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS835 Settlement document &1 cannot be completed (posting status &2)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the settlement process in SAP (typically in Controlling - CO module) when the system tries to complete a settlement document, but the document is not in a status that allows completion. The posting status (&2) indicates the current status of the settlement document, which is preventing the completion.
  Common causes include:  
  
  The settlement document is still open or parked, not yet posted or fully processed.  
  The document might be blocked or in an inconsistent state.  
  The settlement document has already been reversed or partially processed.  
  There might be missing or incorrect data in the settlement document preventing completion.
  
  
  Explanation of Posting Status (&2):
  The placeholder &2 in the message is replaced by the actual posting status of the settlement document. Typical posting statuses are:  
  
  N = Not posted  
  P = Parked  
  C = Completed (posted)  
  R = Reversed  
  L = Locked  
  etc.
  
  If the status is anything other than "C" (Completed), the system cannot complete the settlement document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Posting Status of the Settlement Document:
  
  Use transaction KSB1, KSB5, or FB03 to display the settlement document and verify its status.
  
  
  Complete or Post the Document:  
  
  If the document is parked or not posted, post it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., FBV0 for parked documents).  
  If the document is blocked or locked, investigate the reason and unlock it.
  
  
  
  Correct any Data Issues:  
  
  Verify that all required fields and data for the settlement document are correctly maintained.  
  Check for inconsistencies or errors in the settlement rule or cost objects.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Settlement:
  
  After correcting the status or data, re-execute the settlement process.
  
  
  Check for Reversals:
  
  If the document was reversed, you may need to create a new settlement document or correct the reversal.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is related to the settlement process in SAP Controlling (CO), where costs are settled from sender cost objects (e.g., cost centers, internal orders) to receiver cost objects or financial accounting.  
  Settlement documents are created during this process and must be posted to complete the settlement.  
  The error message is generated by program SAPLWS83 or related settlement programs.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WS835 Settlement document &1 cannot be completed (posting status &2)
  
  
  Cause
  Settlement document not in a status allowing completion (e.g., parked, reversed, locked)
  
  
  Solution
  Check and correct posting status; post or complete the document; fix data inconsistencies
  
  
  Transactions
  KSB1, KSB5, FB03, FBV0, KO88 (settlement)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the actual settlement document number and posting status, I can help you with more specific guidance.