How To Fix WB2B_EXPENSE077 - Document with billing category &1 is not relevant for settlements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B_EXPENSE - Global Trade Expenses

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Document with billing category &1 is not relevant for settlements

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE077 - Document with billing category &1 is not relevant for settlements ?

  The SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE077 indicates that a document with a specific billing category is not relevant for settlements. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's billing and settlement processes, particularly in the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Convergent Invoicing (SAP CI) modules.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Billing Category: The billing category assigned to the document does not allow for settlements. Certain billing categories are configured in SAP to be non-settleable.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that define which billing categories are eligible for settlements.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not permit settlement processing.
  Missing Data: Required data for the settlement process may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Billing Category:
  
  Review the billing category of the document in question. Ensure that it is set up to allow settlements. You can do this by checking the configuration in the relevant customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for billing categories and settlements. Ensure that the billing category used is marked as relevant for settlements.
  You can find these settings under:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Billing > Define Billing Categories.
  
  
  
  
  
  Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the document. If it is in a status that does not allow for settlements, you may need to change its status or process it differently.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to billing and settlements for any specific notes or guidelines regarding the billing category in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the configuration, test the process with a new document to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SPRO (Customizing) for further investigation.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on billing and settlement processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.