How To Fix WRMA_FI074 - Field &1 of billing document type &2 must have value &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_FI - Messages for RMA

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Field &1 of billing document type &2 must have value &3

What causes this issue?

Billing document type &V2&, which is assigned to payment type &V4&,
contains an invalid value in field &V1&.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Enter value &V3& in field &V1& of billing document type &V2&.

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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_FI074 - Field &1 of billing document type &2 must have value &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRMA_FI074: Field &1 of billing document type &2 must have value &3
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during billing document processing (usually in SD or FI integration) when a mandatory field (specified by &1) for a particular billing document type (&2) is missing or has no value. The system expects this field to be filled with a specific value (&3), but it is either empty or incorrect.
  Typically, this happens because:
  
  The billing document type configuration requires a certain field to be populated.
  The field is left blank in the billing document.
  Customizing or user-exit/enhancement logic enforces mandatory fields.
  Data inconsistencies or missing master data.
  
  
  Explanation of the placeholders:
  
  &1 = Field name (e.g., "Payment Terms", "Posting Date", "Reference Document Number")
  &2 = Billing document type (e.g., "F2", "F8", "RE")
  &3 = Required value or condition (e.g., "must not be empty", a specific value like "01")
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Billing Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Billing Documents ? Define Billing Types.
  Verify the mandatory fields for the billing document type &2.
  Check if the field &1 is set as mandatory and what value &3 represents.
  
  
  
  Verify the Billing Document Data:
  
  Check the billing document in transaction VF03 or VF02.
  Ensure that the field &1 is filled with the required value &3.
  If the field is missing, enter the correct value.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If there are custom validations or user-exits (e.g., USEREXIT_SAVE_DOCUMENT_PREPARE in MV45AFZZ), check if they enforce this field.
  Adjust the logic if necessary or ensure the data complies.
  
  
  
  Master Data and Reference Documents:
  
  Sometimes the missing field is derived from the sales order or delivery.
  Check the source documents for completeness.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Billing Document:
  
  After correcting the data, try to save or post the billing document again.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is part of the standard SAP validation during billing document creation or posting.
  It ensures data integrity and compliance with business rules.
  The exact field and value depend on your system configuration and business process.
  If unsure about the field &1, check the message class WRMA or consult your SAP SD/FI consultant.
  
  
  Example:
  If the message is:
  WRMA_FI074 Field Payment Terms of billing document type F2 must have value 0001
  It means that for billing document type F2, the Payment Terms field must be filled with "0001". You need to enter this value before saving.
  
  If you provide the exact values of &1, &2, and &3 from your error message, I can give a more precise guidance.