How To Fix WB2B_EXPENSE111 - Nomination Reference Document field not defined for item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B_EXPENSE - Global Trade Expenses

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Nomination Reference Document field not defined for item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE111 - Nomination Reference Document field not defined for item &1 ?

  The SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE111 indicates that the "Nomination Reference Document" field is not defined for a specific item in the context of expense management or travel management. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to process an expense report or travel request that requires a reference to a nomination document, but the necessary configuration or data is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be configured to handle nomination references for the specific item type you are trying to process.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have failed to enter a required nomination reference for the item in question.
  Item Type Restrictions: Certain item types may require a nomination reference, and if the item does not have one defined, this error will occur.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be correctly handling the nomination reference.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the expense management or travel management module is set up correctly to handle nomination references. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Verify that the item type in question is configured to require a nomination reference.
  
  
  
  Enter Required Data:
  
  If the item requires a nomination reference, ensure that the user has entered the correct reference in the appropriate field. This may involve checking the expense report or travel request for missing information.
  
  
  
  Review Item Types:
  
  Check if the item type being processed is supposed to have a nomination reference. If not, consider whether the item type should be changed or if the requirement for a nomination reference should be removed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to expense management and nomination references to ensure compliance with expected data entry and configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or any known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PR05 (Travel Expenses), PR04 (Travel Request), or any other related transactions where the error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide patches or additional guidance.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering all required fields, including nomination references, to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.