How To Fix ERW013 - Invoice type &1 from category &2 and FI-CA not active for customer &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ERW - Contract Accounts A/R and A/P: SD -> FI-CA interface

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Invoice type &1 from category &2 and FI-CA not active for customer &3

What causes this issue?

The billing type &v1& is not allocated to the billing category &v2& and
FI-CA is not active for the account group of customer &v3&.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ERW013 - Invoice type &1 from category &2 and FI-CA not active for customer &3 ?

  The SAP error message ERW013 indicates that there is an issue with the invoice type and the customer configuration in the context of Financial Accounting - Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA). This error typically arises when you are trying to process an invoice for a customer who does not have the necessary FI-CA settings activated.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive FI-CA Configuration: The customer in question does not have the FI-CA functionality activated. This can happen if the customer master data is not set up correctly for FI-CA.
  Incorrect Invoice Type: The invoice type being used is not compatible with the customer's configuration or is not defined for the customer category.
  Missing Customizing Settings: There may be missing or incorrect customizing settings in the SAP system related to invoice types and customer categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master data (transaction code FD03 for display).
  Verify that the customer is set up for FI-CA. Check the relevant views (like the FI-CA view) to ensure that the customer is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate FI-CA for the Customer:
  
  If the customer is not set up for FI-CA, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the customer master data by creating or updating the customer with the appropriate FI-CA settings.
  
  
  
  Review Invoice Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the invoice type in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path for FI-CA and ensure that the invoice type is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate customer categories.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring FI-CA and invoice types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the invoice processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FD03: Display Customer Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  FI-CA Configuration: Ensure that the FI-CA module is properly configured in your SAP system, including all necessary settings for customer accounts and invoice processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in FI-CA for further assistance.