How To Fix WRMA_CAT103 - Billing type &1: Set flag "update statistics"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_CAT - RMA cost allocation

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Billing type &1: Set flag "update statistics"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA_CAT103 - Billing type &1: Set flag "update statistics" ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRMA_CAT103 Billing type &1: Set flag "update statistics"
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the billing process in SAP, specifically related to the billing type configuration. The system expects the billing type to have the "Update Statistics" flag set in its configuration, but it is currently not set.
  
  Billing type in SAP controls how billing documents are processed.
  The "Update Statistics" flag indicates whether the billing document should update statistical data (such as sales statistics, revenue, etc.).
  If this flag is not set, certain processes that rely on statistical updates will fail or trigger this error.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During billing document creation or processing (e.g., in SD billing).
  When the system tries to update sales statistics but finds the billing type is not configured to allow it.
  Often encountered in custom billing types or when billing types are copied from standard ones but not fully configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Billing Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction VOFA (Maintain Billing Types).
  Select the billing type mentioned in the error message (replace &1 with the actual billing type).
  Check the settings under the "Update Statistics" flag.
  
  
  
  Set the "Update Statistics" Flag:
  
  In the billing type configuration, ensure the checkbox for "Update Statistics" is selected.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Billing Process Again:
  
  After setting the flag, retry the billing document creation or processing.
  The error should no longer occur.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  The "Update Statistics" flag is important for reporting and analytics, as it controls whether billing documents contribute to sales and revenue statistics.
  If you do not want the billing type to update statistics (e.g., for credit memos or special billing types), ensure your business process does not require statistical updates for these documents.
  Always test changes in a development or quality system before transporting to production.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WRMA_CAT103 Billing type &1: Set flag "update statistics"
  
  
  Cause
  Billing type is not configured to update statistics, but the process requires it.
  
  
  Solution
  Set the "Update Statistics" flag in billing type configuration (transaction VOFA).
  
  
  Transaction to fix
  VOFA (Maintain Billing Types)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance or details on related configuration, feel free to ask!