How To Fix WB2B_EXPENSE005 - No expense type is defined for this combination

WB2B_EXPENSE005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B_EXPENSE - Global Trade Expenses

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No expense type is defined for this combination

What causes this issue?

This combination of accounting type, posting type, and expense class is
not defined.

System Response

The system rejects the entry.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different combination, or ask your system administrator to
define the required combination.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE005 - No expense type is defined for this combination ?

  The SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE005 indicates that there is no expense type defined for the specific combination of parameters you are trying to use in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of travel and expense management, particularly when dealing with expense reports or travel expenses.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The expense type you are trying to use has not been configured in the system for the specific combination of criteria (e.g., employee, cost center, travel type).
  Incorrect Input: The input data may not match any of the defined expense types in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the defined expense types.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the expense type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings