How To Fix WRCAT003 - No payment type found for company code &1 and billing type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRCAT - Messages for cost allocation

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No payment type found for company code &1 and billing type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRCAT003 - No payment type found for company code &1 and billing type &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRCAT003 No payment type found for company code &1 and billing type &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to determine the payment type for a billing document but cannot find a valid payment type configuration for the specified company code (&1) and billing type (&2). Essentially, the system expects a payment type to be assigned for the combination of these two parameters, but none exists in the customizing settings.
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP Billing (SD-Billing), payment types are used to control how payments are processed for billing documents.
  The system uses the combination of Company Code and Billing Type to find the appropriate payment type.
  If this configuration is missing, the system cannot proceed with payment processing or related functions, resulting in this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the payment type assignment for the relevant company code and billing type.
  Steps:
  
  
  Go to SPRO (SAP Customizing Implementation Guide):
  
  SPRO -> IMG -> Sales and Distribution -> Billing -> Billing Documents -> Define Payment Types
  
  
  Check or Maintain Payment Types:
  
  Verify if a payment type is assigned for the combination of the company code (&1) and billing type (&2).
  If missing, create or assign the appropriate payment type.
  
  
  
  Assign Payment Type to Company Code and Billing Type:
  
  Ensure that the payment type is correctly linked to the billing type and company code.
  This might involve maintaining tables or customizing entries such as:
  
  V_TVBTY (Billing Types)
  V_TVBTY_PTYPE (Payment Types per Billing Type)
  Or other relevant customizing depending on your SAP version and configuration.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save and Transport:
  
  After maintaining the entries, save the configuration.
  Transport the changes to the relevant system if needed.
  
  
  
  Test:
  
  Retry the billing or payment process to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SPRO for customizing  
  VF01 or VF02 for billing document creation/change  
  OBVU or related for payment type configuration (depending on SAP version)
  
  
  
  Related Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes for your specific SAP version if the problem persists.
  Sometimes, this error can also occur if custom billing types are created but not fully configured.
  
  
  
  Impact:  
  
  Without proper payment type assignment, billing documents cannot be processed for payment, affecting downstream processes like accounting and cash application.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact company code and billing type, I can help you with more specific guidance on the configuration entries.
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WRCAT003 means the system cannot find a payment type for the given company code and billing type. The fix is to maintain the payment type assignment in the SAP customizing under billing document settings.
  
  Let me know if you need step-by-step screenshots or further assistance!