How To Fix WRMA_CAT117 - Payment type &1: Settlement partner must be '1' (Only vendor side)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_CAT - RMA cost allocation

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Payment type &1: Settlement partner must be '1' (Only vendor side)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA_CAT117 - Payment type &1: Settlement partner must be '1' (Only vendor side) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRMA_CAT117 Payment type &1: Settlement partner must be '1' (Only vendor side)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of payment transactions (such as vendor invoice payments or credit memos) when the payment type configuration expects the settlement partner to be on the vendor side (partner function '1'), but the system finds a different partner or none at all.
  
  Payment type configuration in SAP defines which partner function should be used for settlement.
  For certain payment types, the system expects the settlement partner to be the vendor (partner function '1').
  If the settlement partner is set incorrectly (e.g., customer, employee, or any other partner function), or missing, this error is triggered.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Settlement partner refers to the business partner involved in the payment transaction.
  Partner function '1' corresponds to the vendor in SAP.
  The payment type (e.g., payment method or transaction type) is configured to only allow vendor-side settlement.
  If the system detects a partner other than '1' (vendor), it throws this error to prevent incorrect payment processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Payment Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ?
  
  Financial Accounting (New) ?
  
  Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ?
  
  Business Transactions ?
  
  Outgoing Payments ?
  
  Payment Methods / Payment Types ?
  
  Define Payment Methods per Company Code.
  Verify the payment type settings and confirm that the settlement partner is set to '1' (vendor).
  
  
  
  Check the Partner Assignment in the Document:
  
  Review the vendor invoice or payment document.
  Ensure that the partner function assigned for settlement is '1' (vendor).
  If the partner function is incorrect, correct it to '1'.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Partner Function if Needed:
  
  If the business process requires a different partner function, you may need to adjust the payment type configuration to allow that partner.
  Otherwise, correct the partner assignment in the document to match the expected partner function.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Payment:
  
  After correcting the partner function or payment type configuration, reprocess the payment.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Partner Functions in SAP:
  
  Partner functions define roles of business partners in transactions. Common partner functions include:  
  
  '1' = Vendor  
  'K' = Customer  
  'WE' = Goods supplier  
  etc.
  
  
  
  Payment Types:
  
  Payment types control how payments are processed and which partners are involved.
  
  
  Transaction Codes to Check:
  
  FB60 / FB70 (Enter Vendor/Customer Invoice)  
  F-53 (Post Outgoing Payment)  
  F110 (Automatic Payment Program)  
  SPRO (Configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search SAP OSS Notes for message WRMA_CAT117 for any specific patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Error: Payment type expects settlement partner '1' (vendor), but found different or none.  
  Cause: Incorrect partner function assigned in payment document or payment type configuration.  
  Fix: Ensure payment type expects vendor partner and document uses partner function '1'. Adjust configuration or document accordingly.
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or configuration screenshots, please let me know!