How To Fix WS858 - Specify only one settlement variant for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 858

• Message text: Specify only one settlement variant for &

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS858 - "Specify only one settlement variant for &":
  
  Error Message
  WS858: Specify only one settlement variant for &
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when more than one settlement variant is assigned to a single settlement rule or object in SAP. The system expects exactly one settlement variant to be specified for a particular settlement rule or settlement object, but it finds multiple entries instead.
  Settlement variants define how costs or revenues are settled (distributed) from one cost object to another (e.g., from a cost center to a profitability segment, or from a production order to a cost center). Having multiple settlement variants assigned to the same settlement rule causes ambiguity in the settlement process, which the system cannot handle.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During the configuration or maintenance of settlement rules (transaction OKO7 or KO88).
  When defining settlement profiles or variants in controlling.
  When running settlement transactions and the system detects conflicting settlement variants.
  When creating or changing settlement rules for cost objects like orders, projects, or WBS elements.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Settlement Variants:
  
  Go to the settlement rule or settlement profile where the error occurs.
  Verify the settlement variants assigned to the settlement rule.
  Ensure that only one settlement variant is assigned per settlement rule or object.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Settlement Variants:
  
  If multiple settlement variants are assigned, remove the duplicates.
  Keep only the correct and intended settlement variant.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  OKO7 – Maintain Settlement Rules: Check the settlement rules for the object.
  KO88 – Order Settlement: Check if the settlement variant is correctly assigned.
  KOS2 – Change Order: Check the settlement rule assigned to the order.
  CJ88 – Project Settlement: For WBS elements, check settlement rules.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  In IMG, navigate to Controlling ? Internal Orders ? Settle ? Define Settlement Profiles.
  Verify that each settlement profile has only one settlement variant assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to settlement variants and settlement rules.
  Check for OSS notes if the problem persists after correcting the configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Settlement Variant: Defines the method and receiver for settlement (e.g., cost center, profitability segment, asset).
  Settlement Rule: Specifies the receiver and percentage or amount to be settled.
  Settlement Profile: Groups settlement rules and variants for a particular object type.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS858 - Multiple settlement variants assigned
  
  
  Cause
  More than one settlement variant assigned to a settlement rule or object
  
  
  Effect
  System cannot determine which variant to use for settlement
  
  
  Solution
  Assign only one settlement variant per settlement rule/object; remove duplicates
  
  
  Transactions
  OKO7, KO88, KOS2, CJ88
  
  
  
  
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