How To Fix WRMA_CAT009 - Company code &1 is not RMA-relevant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_CAT - RMA cost allocation

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Company code &1 is not RMA-relevant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA_CAT009 - Company code &1 is not RMA-relevant ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRMA_CAT009: Company code &1 is not RMA-relevant
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process a Return Material Authorization (RMA) transaction for a company code that has not been configured or flagged as relevant for RMA processing in the system. Essentially, the system checks whether the company code involved in the RMA process is set up to handle RMA activities, and if it is not, this error is triggered.
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP, RMA processes are typically controlled at the company code level.
  The system requires that the company code be marked as "RMA-relevant" to allow RMA transactions.
  If the company code is not flagged accordingly, the system prevents RMA processing to avoid inconsistencies or incorrect processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to configure the company code to be RMA-relevant. This is done in the customizing settings of the RMA module.
  Steps:
  
  
  Access SPRO (SAP Reference IMG):
  
  Transaction code: SPRO
  
  
  Navigate to RMA Settings:
  
  Path (may vary slightly depending on SAP version):
  
  Logistics Execution ? Returns Management ? Basic Settings ? Define Company Code for RMA
  
  
  Set Company Code as RMA-relevant:  
  
  Find the company code in question.
  Mark or flag it as relevant for RMA processing.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check related master data:  
  
  Ensure that other related master data (such as sales area, plant, etc.) are also correctly configured for RMA processing.
  
  
  
  Test the RMA transaction again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is common when a new company code is created but the RMA settings are not fully maintained.
  Sometimes, the error can also occur if the user is trying to process an RMA in a company code that is not intended to handle returns.
  Always ensure that the business process aligns with the configuration; not all company codes may need to be RMA-relevant.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WRMA_CAT009: Company code &1 is not RMA-relevant
  
  
  Cause
  Company code not flagged as RMA-relevant in customizing
  
  
  Solution
  Configure company code as RMA-relevant in SPRO under Returns Management settings
  
  
  Transaction
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Returns Management ? Basic Settings ? Define Company Code for RMA
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the SAP module/version or the exact transaction you are using for RMA processing.