How To Fix FMCA_TRM_WD020 - Revenue type &1 is not allowed; choose a different revenue type

FMCA_TRM_WD020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_TRM_WD - Message class for TRM Web Dynpros

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Revenue type &1 is not allowed; choose a different revenue type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_TRM_WD020 - Revenue type &1 is not allowed; choose a different revenue type ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_TRM_WD020 indicates that the revenue type you are trying to use is not allowed in the current context. This error typically arises in the context of Financial Management (FM) or Controlling (CO) modules when dealing with revenue recognition or budgetary control.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The revenue type you are trying to use may not be configured correctly in the system. It might not be assigned to the relevant revenue accounts or may not be allowed for the specific transaction type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified revenue type.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or settings may restrict the use of specific revenue types based on the transaction or context.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a simple data entry error where the wrong revenue type was selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for revenue types in the SAP system. This can typically be