How To Fix WS853 - Different plant entry for source and target settlement doc type (&1, &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Different plant entry for source and target settlement doc type (&1, &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS853 - Different plant entry for source and target settlement doc type (&1, &2) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS853 Different plant entry for source and target settlement doc type (&1, &2)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during settlement processing when the system detects that the source settlement document type and the target settlement document type are assigned to different plants. In SAP, settlement document types are configured with a specific plant assignment, and during settlement, the system expects the source and target document types to belong to the same plant.
  If the source and target settlement document types are assigned to different plants, the system cannot process the settlement because it violates the plant consistency rule.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Source settlement document type: The document type used for the original cost posting or settlement request.
  Target settlement document type: The document type used for the settlement posting.
  Each document type is configured in customizing with a plant assignment.
  The system checks that both document types belong to the same plant during settlement.
  If they differ, the system throws error WS853.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the configuration of settlement document types:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ?
  
  Controlling ? Internal Orders ? Settlement ? Define Settlement Document Types.
  Verify the plant assignment for both the source and target settlement document types.
  Ensure that both document types are assigned to the same plant.
  
  
  
  Adjust the document type assignment:
  
  If the document types are assigned to different plants, change the assignment so that both belong to the same plant.
  Alternatively, use settlement document types that are correctly assigned to the same plant.
  
  
  
  Review the settlement rule:
  
  Check the settlement rule to ensure that the document types used for source and target are consistent and belong to the same plant.
  
  
  
  Check master data and transaction data:
  
  Verify that the internal order or cost object being settled is assigned to the correct plant.
  Ensure that the settlement parameters and document types used in the transaction are consistent.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  KO88 - Order Settlement
  SPRO - Customizing for settlement document types
  
  
  Configuration path:
  
  Controlling ? Internal Orders ? Settlement ? Define Settlement Document Types
  
  
  Notes and SAP Help:
  
  SAP Note related to settlement document types and plant assignment.
  Refer to SAP Help on settlement document types and plant assignment rules.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WS853 indicates a mismatch in plant assignment between source and target settlement document types. To resolve it, ensure both document types are assigned to the same plant in customizing.
  
  If you need help with specific steps or screenshots, feel free to ask!