How To Fix WB2B_EXPENSE107 - Scheduled material field not defined for item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B_EXPENSE - Global Trade Expenses

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Scheduled material field not defined for item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE107 - Scheduled material field not defined for item &1 ?

  The SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE107 indicates that the "Scheduled material field" is not defined for a specific item in the context of a business transaction, typically related to expense reporting or procurement processes. This error often arises in scenarios involving the integration of materials or services in a business document, such as a purchase order or a service entry sheet.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The scheduled material field may not be configured correctly in the system for the specific item type or category.
  Item Type Issues: The item in question may not be set up to handle scheduled materials, or it may be an item type that does not support this field.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data for the item may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to the absence of the scheduled material field.
  Transaction Context: The error may occur if the transaction context does not align with the expected configuration for scheduled materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration settings for the item category in the relevant customizing settings (e.g., SPRO) to ensure that the scheduled material field is defined.
  Ensure that the item category is set up to allow for scheduled materials.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the item in question and verify that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, especially those related to scheduling and procurement.
  Ensure that the material type supports the use of scheduled materials.
  
  
  
  Adjust Item Type:
  
  If the item type does not support scheduled materials, consider changing the item type or creating a new item type that does.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of scheduled materials and related fields.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or ME21N (Create Purchase Order) to access and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.