How To Fix WZRE_SERVICES044 - Newly generated settlement document was not returned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_SERVICES - OO Wrapping of Settlement Management + Services

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Newly generated settlement document was not returned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_SERVICES044 - Newly generated settlement document was not returned ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WZRE_SERVICES044 - Newly generated settlement document was not returned
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the settlement process in SAP (e.g., when settling costs from a sender object like a cost center, internal order, or WBS element to receiver objects). The system attempts to generate a settlement document, but the document is not returned or not found after the settlement function call.
  Possible causes include:
  
  Settlement function did not complete successfully: The settlement program or function module that creates the settlement document did not return the document number.
  Authorization issues: The user or background job running the settlement does not have sufficient authorization to create or display the settlement document.
  Configuration or master data issues: Incorrect or incomplete settlement rule, receiver, or sender data.
  Technical issues: Problems with the interface or BAPI used to generate the settlement document.
  Locking or update problems: The settlement document creation was interrupted or failed due to database locks or update errors.
  Custom enhancements or user exits: Custom code interfering with the standard settlement process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the settlement run logs:
  
  Review the settlement log (transaction KO88, KSU5, or relevant settlement transaction) to identify if the settlement document was created or if there were errors during processing.
  
  
  
  Verify master data and configuration:
  
  Ensure that the sender object (e.g., internal order, WBS element) and receiver objects are correctly maintained.
  Check settlement rules and receiver assignments.
  Confirm that the settlement period is open and valid.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or background job has the necessary authorizations to create and display settlement documents.
  Check authorization objects related to settlement (e.g., COSP, COAS, K_ORDER, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review system logs and dumps:
  
  Check for short dumps (transaction ST22) or system logs (SM21) that might indicate technical problems during settlement.
  
  
  
  Test settlement manually:
  
  Try to settle the sender object manually in a test environment or with a single document to isolate the problem.
  
  
  
  Check for custom code:
  
  Review any user exits, BADIs, or enhancements related to settlement that might affect document creation.
  
  
  
  Technical troubleshooting:
  
  If the settlement uses a BAPI or RFC call, verify that the call returns the settlement document number.
  Check for update task failures or database locks.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the error message or settlement transaction.
  If unresolved, raise a support ticket with SAP including logs and system details.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  KO88 – Order Settlement
  KSU5 – Settlement of Internal Orders
  CJ88 – WBS Element Settlement
  KOB1 – Order Line Items
  ST22 – ABAP Runtime Errors
  SM21 – System Log
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  COBK – CO Document Header
  COEP – CO Line Items
  AUFK – Order Master Data
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to settlement errors and WZRE_SERVICES044.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, sender/receiver objects, system version), I can help tailor the solution further.