How To Fix WRMA_CAT102 - Billing type &1: Set Distribution Active to value 1 (RMA)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_CAT - RMA cost allocation

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Billing type &1: Set Distribution Active to value 1 (RMA)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA_CAT102 - Billing type &1: Set Distribution Active to value 1 (RMA) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRMA_CAT102 Billing type &1: Set Distribution Active to value 1 (RMA)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the billing type used in the Return Material Authorization (RMA) process is not correctly configured. Specifically, the billing type's distribution indicator is not set to the required value for RMA processing.
  In SAP, billing types have a field called "Distribution Active" (also known as the distribution indicator), which controls how the billing document is processed and distributed. For RMA billing types, this indicator must be set to 1 (RMA) to ensure the system treats the billing document correctly in the RMA process.
  If this field is not set to 1, the system throws this error to prevent incorrect billing processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the configuration of the billing type used in the RMA process:
  
  
  Go to SPRO (SAP Reference IMG):
  
  Transaction: SPRO
  Navigate to:
  
  Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Billing Documents ? Define Billing Types
  
  
  
  Find the Billing Type:
  
  Locate the billing type mentioned in the error message (the placeholder &1 will be replaced by the actual billing type in your system).
  
  
  
  Set Distribution Active to 1 (RMA):
  
  In the billing type configuration, find the field Distribution Active (or Distribution Indicator).
  Set this field to 1 (RMA).
  
  
  
  Save the configuration.
  
  
  Test the RMA process again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  The Distribution Active field controls how billing documents are distributed and processed in the system.
  For RMA billing types, setting this field to 1 ensures that the system recognizes the billing document as related to returns and processes it accordingly.
  Incorrect configuration can lead to issues in billing, accounting, and reporting related to returns.
  Always ensure that the billing type used in RMA processes is properly configured to avoid such errors.
  
  
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  Error Message
  WRMA_CAT102 Billing type &1: Set Distribution Active to value 1 (RMA)
  
  
  Cause
  Billing type's Distribution Active field is not set to 1 (RMA) for RMA billing type.
  
  
  Solution
  Change the billing type configuration to set Distribution Active = 1 (RMA) in SPRO.
  
  
  Transaction
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Billing Documents ? Define Billing Types
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance or step-by-step guidance on navigating the IMG or identifying the billing type, feel free to ask!