How To Fix WB2B_EXPENSE073 - Use reference documents to process advance payments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B_EXPENSE - Global Trade Expenses

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Use reference documents to process advance payments

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE073 - Use reference documents to process advance payments ?

  The SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE073 indicates that there is an issue with processing advance payments in the context of expense management. This error typically arises when the system expects reference documents (such as invoices or purchase orders) to be linked to the advance payment, but they are either missing or not properly referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Documents: The advance payment you are trying to process does not have the necessary reference documents linked to it.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used for the advance payment may not be configured to allow for reference documents.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly for handling advance payments and their associated reference documents.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the data entry process, such as incorrect document numbers or missing fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Reference Documents: Ensure that the advance payment is linked to the appropriate reference documents (like invoices or purchase orders). You may need to create or link these documents if they are missing.
  Review Document Type Configuration: Verify that the document type used for the advance payment is configured to allow reference documents. This can be checked in the SAP configuration settings.
  Correct Data Entry: Review the data entered for the advance payment to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the reference documents are correctly specified.
  Consult SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling advance payments and reference documents.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices) or F-48 (Post with Clearing) that may be involved in processing advance payments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address the issue.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting to process the advance payment has the necessary permissions to access and link reference documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB2B_EXPENSE073 error and successfully process advance payments in SAP.