How To Fix WS861 - Only settl doc type for supp settl list allowed for settl proc category &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Only settl doc type for supp settl list allowed for settl proc category &

What causes this issue?

When you specify <AB>A</> <LS>Supplier Settlement List</> for the
settlement process category, you may not enter a settlement document
type for supplier settlement or select the <LS>Settlement Based Directly
on Settl. Docs</> indicator.

System Response

The system does not allow further processing.

How to fix this error?

Delete your entry for the settlement document type for supplier
settlement or deselect the indicator.
Alternatively, check whether settlement process category <AB>A</>
<LS>Supplier Settlement List</> is correct.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS861 - Only settl doc type for supp settl list allowed for settl proc category & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS861 - Only settl doc type for supp settl list allowed for settl proc category &
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the configuration or processing of settlement documents in SAP, specifically related to the settlement procedure category and the settlement document type.
  
  Settlement Procedure Category: This is a classification in SAP that defines how settlement documents are processed.
  Settlement Document Type: This defines the type of document used for settlement (e.g., invoice, credit memo, etc.).
  Supplier Settlement List: A list of settlement documents related to suppliers.
  
  The error message indicates that only certain settlement document types are allowed for the supplier settlement list for the given settlement procedure category. If you try to assign or use a settlement document type that is not allowed for that procedure category, SAP throws this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During configuration of settlement procedures (e.g., in transaction SPRO