How To Fix WRMA_CAT142 - Distribution must not be active

WRMA_CAT142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_CAT - RMA cost allocation

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Distribution must not be active

What causes this issue?

The billing document type has flag <ZK>Distribution active</> set.

System Response

This billing document type is not allowed for use case type <ZK>RMA</>.

How to fix this error?

Either set the distribution (cost allocation) to inactive, or use
another billing document type for the RMA inbound processing.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WRMA_CAT142 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRMA_CAT142: Distribution must not be active:
  
  Error Message
  WRMA_CAT142: Distribution must not be active
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in the context of Returnable Transport Packaging (RTP) or Returnable Packaging Material (RPM) management in SAP, particularly when dealing with the distribution or transfer of packaging materials.
  The message indicates that an operation (such as a change, deletion, or certain processing steps) is being attempted on a distribution record or document that is currently active or open. In SAP, certain transactions or changes are only allowed when the distribution is in an inactive or completed status.
  For example:
  
  You might be trying to delete or modify a distribution record that is still active.
  You might be trying to create a new distribution or process a return while the previous distribution is still active.
  The system enforces that distributions must be closed or inactive before certain operations can proceed.
  
  
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