How To Fix WS_EA017 - Condition determination for partner not active (settlement process type)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_EA - Settlement Management Messages (Add-On)

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Condition determination for partner not active (settlement process type)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_EA017 - Condition determination for partner not active (settlement process type) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_EA017: Condition determination for partner not active (settlement process type)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the settlement process in SAP (typically in Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable - FI-CA) when the system tries to determine a condition record for a partner but fails because the condition determination procedure for that partner and settlement process type is not active or not maintained.
  In other words, the system is trying to find a pricing or settlement condition for a partner (such as a customer, vendor, or business partner) based on the settlement process type, but the relevant condition records or condition tables are either missing, inactive, or not properly configured.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During settlement runs or invoice processing in FI-CA.
  When the system tries to apply partner-specific conditions (discounts, surcharges, or other settlement conditions).
  When the condition technique is used for partner determination but the configuration is incomplete or inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to transaction WS12 (Condition Maintenance for Settlement).
  Verify that condition records exist for the partner and the settlement process type.
  If missing, create the necessary condition records.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Tables and Access Sequences:
  
  Verify that the condition tables used for partner determination are active.
  Check the access sequence assigned to the condition type to ensure it includes the partner and settlement process type fields.
  
  
  
  Activate Condition Types:
  
  Use transaction WS02 to check the condition types.
  Ensure the condition type used for partner settlement is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Verify the partner determination procedure assigned to the settlement process.
  Ensure the partner function and partner role are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Settlement Process Type Configuration:
  
  In transaction WS01 or relevant IMG node, check the settlement process type configuration.
  Confirm that the settlement process type is linked to the correct condition types and partner determination procedures.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization and User Exits:
  
  Sometimes, custom enhancements or user exits might affect condition determination.
  Review any custom code or user exits related to settlement and partner determination.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WS12 - Condition Maintenance for Settlement
  WS02 - Condition Types for Settlement
  WS01 - Settlement Process Type Configuration
  WS03 - Partner Determination Procedure
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to FI-CA settlement and partner determination for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP FI-CA Configuration Guide - Settlement and Partner Determination chapters.
  SAP Help Portal for FI-CA Settlement Process.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WS_EA017 indicates that the system cannot find an active condition record for the partner in the settlement process. The fix involves ensuring that condition records exist and are active for the partner and settlement process type, and that the condition technique configuration (condition types, access sequences, partner determination) is correctly maintained.
  
  If you provide more details about the scenario (e.g., transaction, partner type, settlement process type), I can help with more specific steps.