How To Fix WRMA_FI042 - The document to cancel, &1, is not relevant for RMA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_FI - Messages for RMA

• Message number: 042

• Message text: The document to cancel, &1, is not relevant for RMA

What causes this issue?

The agency document you want to cancel, &V1&, is flagged as not relevant
for RMA. However, this document is contained in an RMA-specific table.
RMA only uses billing document types that are flagged as relevant for
RMA. This flag is inherited in the header data of the agency document.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the flag that marks an agency document as relevant for RMA
is set. If the flag is not set, set it. You will then be able to cancel
the document. Set field &V2& in table &V3& to &V4&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA_FI042 - The document to cancel, &1, is not relevant for RMA ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRMA_FI042 - The document to cancel, &1, is not relevant for RMA
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to cancel or reference a financial document that is not linked or relevant to a Return Material Authorization (RMA) process. In other words, the system expects the document you are trying to cancel or use in the RMA process to be an RMA-related document (such as an invoice or credit memo created as part of an RMA), but the document number you entered does not meet this criterion.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  Trying to cancel a document that was not created through the RMA process.
  Entering an incorrect document number that belongs to a different transaction type.
  The document might be related to a sales order or delivery but not flagged or processed as an RMA document in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Document Number:
  
  Check if the document number you entered is correct.
  Ensure the document is indeed related to an RMA transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Document Relevance:
  
  Use transaction codes like VF03 (Display Billing Document) or FB03 (Display Document) to inspect the document.
  Confirm if the document was created as part of an RMA process (e.g., credit memo for returned goods).
  
  
  
  Use Correct Document for Cancellation:
  
  Only documents that are relevant to RMA can be canceled or referenced in the RMA cancellation process.
  If you need to cancel a non-RMA document, use the standard cancellation process outside the RMA module.
  
  
  
  Check RMA Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the RMA process and document flow are correctly configured.
  Sometimes, missing or incorrect configuration in the RMA customizing can cause documents not to be flagged properly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  If unsure, consult with your SAP SD/MM or FI consultant to verify the document flow and RMA process setup.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  RMA Process in SAP:
  
  RMA is used to handle returned goods and related billing documents. Documents created during RMA (like credit memos) are linked and flagged accordingly.
  
  
  Document Types:
  
  Only certain document types are considered relevant for RMA cancellation. For example, credit memos created from RMA returns.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WRMA - RMA processing
  VF03 - Display Billing Document
  FB03 - Display Financial Document
  VA03 - Display Sales Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to RMA errors for any patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  If you provide the document number and transaction context, I can help you further analyze the issue.