How To Fix WB2B_EXPENSE012 - Internal category of posting type &1 has not been created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B_EXPENSE - Global Trade Expenses

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Internal category of posting type &1 has not been created

What causes this issue?

The internal category of the posting type has not been configured.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator, or if you have the required
authorization, adjust the settings as required in:
<DS:SIMG.W_WB2B_0G46>Define Posting Type and Assign to Posting Type
Group</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE012 - Internal category of posting type &1 has not been created ?

  The SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE012 indicates that there is an issue with the internal category of the posting type that has not been created or configured properly in the system. This error typically arises in the context of expense postings, particularly when dealing with travel expenses or similar financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The internal category for the specified posting type has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a lack of setup in the configuration settings for expense types or posting types.
  Incorrect Posting Type: The posting type being used in the transaction may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully implemented or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for expense management or travel management.
  Ensure that the internal category for the specified posting type is created and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Create Internal Category:
  
  If the internal category does not exist, you will need to create it. This typically involves defining the category in the relevant configuration area and linking it to the appropriate posting type.
  
  
  
  Validate Posting Type:
  
  Ensure that the posting type being used in the transaction is correct and exists in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings or by consulting with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they have been activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to configure internal categories and posting types.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), or SE80 (for object navigator) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.