How To Fix >R018 - You cannot derive FI-CA document type from SD billing type &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >R -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You cannot derive FI-CA document type from SD billing type &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >R018 - You cannot derive FI-CA document type from SD billing type &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message R018 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the integration between Sales and Distribution (SD) and Financial Accounting - Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA). Specifically, it means that the system cannot derive the appropriate FI-CA document type from the specified SD billing type.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The mapping between the SD billing type and the corresponding FI-CA document type is not set up in the system. This can happen if the necessary configuration has not been completed in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Billing Type: The billing type being used in the transaction may not be correctly defined or may not have a corresponding FI-CA document type.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may interfere with the standard mapping and lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these