How To Fix WS_RRLE008 - Settlement document type &1 is not relevant to partner &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_RRLE - Settlement Document List

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Settlement document type &1 is not relevant to partner &2

What causes this issue?

In <DS:SIMG.W_WLFA_0050>Customizing</> for the creation of settlement
document lists, no group of settlement document list types was assigned
to the settlement document type &V1& for partner &V2&.

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?

Assign a suitable group of settlement document list types to the
settlement document type &V1& for partner &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_RRLE008 - Settlement document type &1 is not relevant to partner &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS_RRLE008 Settlement document type &1 is not relevant to partner &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the settlement process (e.g., in Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) or Revenue Recognition scenarios) when the system tries to create or post a settlement document with a specific document type that is not configured or allowed for the partner involved in the transaction.
  In other words, the settlement document type you are trying to use is not assigned or relevant to the partner role or partner function in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The settlement document type is not maintained in the partner determination procedure.
  The partner master data or partner function does not allow the use of this settlement document type.
  Configuration settings for settlement document types and partner roles are inconsistent or incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and correct the configuration and master data related to settlement document types and partner assignments:
  
  
  Check Settlement Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the IMG path for settlement document types (depending on the module, e.g., FI-CA or Revenue Recognition).
  Verify that the settlement document type (&1) is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Verify the partner determination procedure assigned to the business transaction or contract.
  Ensure that the settlement document type is allowed for the partner role/function (&2).
  Adjust the partner determination procedure to include the settlement document type for the relevant partner.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Master Data:
  
  Review the partner master data for the partner (&2).
  Ensure that the partner role/function is correctly assigned and that it supports the settlement document type.
  
  
  
  Adjust Customizing Settings:
  
  In some cases, you may need to maintain or extend the customizing settings to link settlement document types with partner roles.
  This can be done in transaction codes like SPRO under the relevant module settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the settlement process again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Modules Involved: FI-CA (Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable), Revenue Recognition, Settlement Management.
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SPRO (Customizing)  
  Partner master data transactions (e.g., BP for Business Partner)  
  Settlement processing transactions (varies by module)
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to settlement document types and partner determination.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation for partner determination and settlement document configuration.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact module or transaction where this error occurs, I can give more specific guidance.