How To Fix WS857 - Enter a settlement document type for supplier-side settlement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 857

• Message text: Enter a settlement document type for supplier-side settlement

What causes this issue?

For settlement procedure <LS>Settlement using Follow-On Documents</> and
settlement partner category <LS>Supplier and Customer Side</> or
<LS>Only Supplier-Side</>, you must specify a settlement document type
for the supplier-side settlement.

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?

Enter a settlement document type either for a supplier settlement list
or for supplier settlement.

Procedure for System Administrators

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