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:
  
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