How To Fix WB2B_IFW001 - Item relevancy determination type is invalid; check the settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B_IFW - Messages for Invoice Forecasting Worklist

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Item relevancy determination type is invalid; check the settings

What causes this issue?

During a validation check of the <DS:DE.CIWB_DE_PM_TYPE>item relevancy
determination type</> at <DS:DE.TCTYP>trading contract type</> level,
the system found that the configuration is not complete.

System Response

The system has terminated the item relevancy determination process for
invoice forecasting and has generated an error message.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the completeness and correctness of item relevancy determination
type in the Customizing settings for invoice forecasting in the
Customizing activity <LS>Define Relevancy Determination Type</>.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B_IFW001 - Item relevancy determination type is invalid; check the settings ?

  The SAP error message WB2B_IFW001 indicates that there is an issue with the item relevancy determination type in the context of SAP's Business-to-Business (B2B) integration. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid configuration for determining item relevancy in the B2B process.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The item relevancy determination type is not correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the relevant customizing settings.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (like material master or customer master) may not be set up correctly or is missing.
  Customizing Settings: The settings in the B2B configuration may not align with the business requirements or may have been altered incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (usually in SPRO) and check the settings for item relevancy determination.
  Ensure that the determination type is defined and correctly assigned to the relevant processes.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that all necessary master data is correctly maintained. This includes checking the material master data and ensuring that the relevant fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Adjust B2B Configuration:
  
  If you have recently made changes to the B2B configuration, review those changes to ensure they are correct.
  Consult the documentation or guidelines for setting up B2B processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the item relevancy determination works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for customizing), SE11 (for data dictionary), and SE80 (for development).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to B2B integration and item relevancy determination for detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the WB2B_IFW001 error message.