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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS857 - Enter a settlement document type for supplier-side settlement ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WS857 - Enter a settlement document type for supplier-side settlement
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the settlement process in SAP when the system expects a settlement document type to be specified for supplier-side settlement, but it has not been entered. In other words, when you are performing a settlement involving a supplier (e.g., in asset accounting or vendor invoice settlement), the system requires a specific settlement document type to process the transaction correctly. If this document type is missing or not maintained in the configuration, the system throws the WS857 error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During the settlement of assets to vendors.
  When performing supplier-side settlement in Asset Accounting (FI-AA).
  When the settlement rule or transaction requires a settlement document type but it is not provided.
  Possibly during automatic or manual settlement runs.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Settlement Document Type:
  
  When prompted by the system, enter the appropriate settlement document type in the settlement screen.
  The settlement document type is