How To Fix CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND118 - Spend type &1 incompatible with spend category &2

CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND - Message for KPI functionality

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Spend type &1 incompatible with spend category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND118 - Spend type &1 incompatible with spend category &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND118 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the specified spend type and the spend category in the context of marketing or trade spend management. This error typically arises when trying to assign a spend type to a spend category that does not support it.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The spend type you are trying to use is not configured to be compatible with the specified spend category in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong spend type or category is selected.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for either the spend type or spend category may not be set up correctly, leading to incompatibility.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for spend types and spend categories in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the spend type you are trying to use is correctly assigned to the spend category you are working with.
  
  
  
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