How To Fix WS_RRLE055 - SD billing type &1 not relevant for creation of settlement doc. lists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_RRLE - Settlement Document List

• Message number: 055

• Message text: SD billing type &1 not relevant for creation of settlement doc. lists

What causes this issue?

In
<DS:SIMG.W_WLFA_050>Customizing</>, no group of settlement document
list types has been assigned to the SD billing type.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_RRLE055 - SD billing type &1 not relevant for creation of settlement doc. lists ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS_RRLE055: SD billing type &1 not relevant for creation of settlement doc. lists
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create a settlement document list (e.g., for revenue recognition or settlement purposes) in SAP, but the billing type used in the SD (Sales and Distribution) billing document is not configured or allowed for settlement document list creation.
  In other words, the billing type you are using in your billing document is not marked as relevant for settlement document list creation in the system configuration.
  
  Cause Details:
  
  The billing type (e.g., F2, F8, etc.) used in the billing document is not assigned or flagged as relevant for settlement document list creation.
  This is controlled in the customizing settings for billing types.
  The system checks this setting when you try to create settlement document lists and throws this error if the billing type is not relevant.
  
  
  Where to Check / Configuration Path:
  You need to check the billing type configuration in SAP customizing:
  SPRO ? IMG ? Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Billing Documents ? Define Billing Types
  
  Select the billing type in question.
  Check the settings related to "Settlement Document List" or "Settlement relevance".
  There is a checkbox or indicator that marks the billing type as relevant for settlement document list creation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the billing type used in the billing document that caused the error.
  Go to the billing type customizing (transaction code: VOFA or via SPRO path above).
  Check if the billing type is flagged as relevant for settlement document list creation.
  If not, activate the relevant indicator or flag that allows this billing type to be used for settlement document list creation.
  Save the changes.
  Retry the settlement document list creation.
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  Be cautious when changing billing type settings, as it can affect other processes.
  If the billing type should not be relevant for settlement document lists, then the error is expected, and you should use a different billing type or process.
  This error is common in scenarios involving revenue recognition, settlement, or contract accounting where billing documents are linked to settlement documents.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WS_RRLE055: SD billing type &1 not relevant for creation of settlement doc. lists
  
  
  Cause
  Billing type not configured as relevant for settlement document list creation
  
  
  Solution
  Activate the relevant indicator in billing type customizing (SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Define Billing Types)
  
  
  Transaction to check
  VOFA (Billing Types)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the billing type code (&1) and the process you are trying to execute.