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

WB2B_EXPENSE012 - Overview

• 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