How To Fix WS860 - Supplier-side settlement not allowed with settlement process category &

WS860 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Supplier-side settlement not allowed with settlement process category &

What causes this issue?

A supplier-side settlement is only allowed for settlement process
category &V1& when the customer is settled directly through a single
document.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WS860 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WS860 - Supplier-side settlement not allowed with settlement process category &
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to perform a supplier-side settlement (such as a down payment or invoice settlement) but the settlement process category assigned to the transaction or vendor master data does not permit supplier-side settlements.
  In SAP, the Settlement Process Category controls how settlements are processed for a vendor or transaction. Certain categories restrict or disallow supplier-side settlements to ensure correct financial processing and compliance with business rules.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The system checks the settlement process category during settlement processing.
  If the category is configured to disallow supplier-side settlements, the system throws WS860.
  The placeholder "&" in the message is replaced by the actual settlement process category code causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Settlement Process Category:
  
  Identify the settlement process category assigned to the vendor or transaction.
  You can find this in vendor master data or in the settlement rule configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settlement Process Category:
  
  If supplier-side settlement