How To Fix WRMA_CAT114 - Payment type &1: Flag "Check billing types" must be set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_CAT - RMA cost allocation

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Payment type &1: Flag "Check billing types" must be set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA_CAT114 - Payment type &1: Flag "Check billing types" must be set ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRMA_CAT114 Payment type &1: Flag "Check billing types" must be set
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of payment types in SAP, specifically in the context of billing or payment processing (often related to Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable - FI-CA or Collections Management). The system expects that for the payment type being used, the configuration flag "Check billing types" must be activated.
  
  The payment type configuration is incomplete or inconsistent.
  The system requires the payment type to be linked with billing types to ensure proper validation and processing.
  The flag "Check billing types" is not set in the payment type customizing, which is mandatory for the current operation.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP, payment types are configured with various parameters that control how payments are processed and validated. One such parameter is the "Check billing types" flag, which enforces that the payment type is only used with certain billing types.
  If this flag is not set, but the system expects it to be (for example, when processing billing documents or invoices), the system throws this error to prevent inconsistent or incorrect payment processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) path for payment type configuration.
  For FI-CA (Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable), the path is usually:
  SPRO -> Financial Contract Management -> Basic Functions -> Payment Processing -> Payment Types -> Define Payment Types
  
  For Collections Management or other modules, the path may vary slightly.
  
  
  
  Set the Flag "Check billing types":
  
  Find the payment type mentioned in the error message (replace &1 with the actual payment type code).
  Edit the payment type settings.
  Locate the checkbox or flag labeled "Check billing types" (or similar wording).
  Activate (check) this flag.
  
  
  
  Save and Transport:
  
  Save the changes.
  If in a development system, create a transport request and move the changes to quality and production systems.
  
  
  
  Test the Payment Processing:
  
  Retry the payment or billing process that caused the error.
  The error should no longer occur if the flag is correctly set.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is common when customizing payment types for new billing scenarios or when integrating new payment methods.
  The "Check billing types" flag ensures that payments are only applied to valid billing documents, preventing errors in financial postings.
  If unsure about which billing types to allow, consult with the functional consultant or business process owner to define the correct billing types for the payment type.
  Always test changes in a non-production environment before moving to production.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WRMA_CAT114 Payment type &1: Flag "Check billing types" must be set
  
  
  Cause
  Payment type configuration missing the "Check billing types" flag
  
  
  Solution
  Activate the "Check billing types" flag in the payment type customizing
  
  
  SAP IMG Path
  SPRO -> Financial Contract Management -> Basic Functions -> Payment Processing -> Payment Types -> Define Payment Types
  
  
  Impact
  Prevents incorrect payment processing and ensures payment types are linked to billing types
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact module or transaction where this error occurs, I can give more tailored instructions.