How To Fix WB2B_EXPENSE088 - No expense type defined for account type &1 post type &2 expense class &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B_EXPENSE - Global Trade Expenses

• Message number: 088

• Message text: No expense type defined for account type &1 post type &2 expense class &3

What causes this issue?

This expense type does not exist. An expense type is a combination of an
accounting type, posting type, and expense class.

System Response

Undefined combinations, that is expense types that do not exist, are not
considered for accrual processing.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different expense type as your planned condition,or, if you
have the required authorization, define it the customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.W_WB2B_0G27>Expense Types</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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_EXPENSE088 - No expense type defined for account type &1 post type &2 expense class &3 ?

  The SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE088 indicates that there is no expense type defined for a specific combination of account type, post type, and expense class. This error typically occurs in the context of expense reporting or financial postings in SAP, particularly when dealing with travel expenses or other types of expense management.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following factors:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system does not have a defined expense type for the specified account type, post type, and expense class combination. This can happen if the configuration for expense types has not been set up correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered an invalid or incorrect combination of account type, post type, or expense class when trying to post an expense.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the configuration or master data, it may lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the relevant area for expense types and ensure that the necessary expense types are defined for the specific account type, post type, and expense class.
  If they are missing, you will need to create or modify the configuration to include the appropriate expense type.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Review the data entry for the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the account type, post type, and expense class are correctly specified and valid.
  If necessary, consult with your finance or accounting team to confirm the correct values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to set up expense types and related configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration or data entry, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), FB50 (for general ledger postings), or others related to expense management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that can resolve the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting the transaction has the appropriate roles and authorizations to perform expense postings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.