How To Fix 881163 - No REA-specific reference procedure found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 163

• Message text: No REA-specific reference procedure found

What causes this issue?

No reference operation was found to transfer the REA declaration to
accounting.

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?

Maintain the reference procedure in REA Customizing
<DS:TRAN.J7LC>General Control</> in the "Follow-On Functions" area.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881163 - No REA-specific reference procedure found ?

  The SAP error message "881163 No REA-specific reference procedure found" typically occurs in the context of the Resource-Related Billing (RRB) functionality in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a reference procedure that is specific to Resource-Related Billing for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Procedure: The most common cause of this error is that there is no REA-specific reference procedure defined in the system for the relevant billing type or transaction.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for Resource-Related Billing may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of the necessary reference procedures.
  Incorrect Billing Type: The billing type being used may not be compatible with the Resource-Related Billing process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Reference Procedures:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for Resource-Related Billing and check if the necessary reference procedures are defined.
  If not, you may need to create a new reference procedure that meets the requirements of your billing type.
  
  
  
  Review Billing Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the billing type you are using is correctly configured for Resource-Related Billing.
  Check if the billing type is linked to the appropriate reference procedure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Resource-Related Billing to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, VF01 for billing document creation, and others related to Resource-Related Billing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring Resource-Related Billing.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.