How To Fix WRMA_FI077 - Field &1 of billing document type &2 must be set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_FI - Messages for RMA

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Field &1 of billing document type &2 must be set

What causes this issue?

Field &V1& of billing document type &V2& is not set. Billing document
type &V2& is assigned payment type &V3&.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Depending on field &V1& in billing document type &V2&, set the flag or
choose a value.

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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_FI077 - Field &1 of billing document type &2 must be set ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRMA_FI077: Field &1 of billing document type &2 must be set
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during billing document processing (e.g., in SD billing or returns processing) when a mandatory field (represented by &1) for a specific billing document type (represented by &2) is not filled or maintained. The system expects this field to be populated because it is required for the billing document type in question.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Missing mandatory fields in the billing document header or item level.
  Configuration settings that enforce certain fields to be mandatory for specific billing document types.
  Custom validations or user-exits/enhancements that require certain fields to be set.
  
  
  Typical Fields & Document Types:
  
  Field &1 could be fields like Reference Document Number, Billing Date, Payment Terms, Account Assignment, etc.
  Billing Document Type &2 could be types like F2 (Invoice), RE (Credit Memo), LR (Return Delivery), etc.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Billing Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction VOFA (Define Billing Types).
  Verify the settings for the billing document type &2.
  Check if certain fields are marked as mandatory in the billing type configuration or in related customizing.
  
  
  
  Verify the Missing Field:
  
  Identify which field (&1) is missing.
  Check the billing document header or item data to ensure this field is populated.
  If the field is missing in the input data, update the billing document or the source document accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check User-Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If custom code is involved, check if there are validations that enforce this field to be set.
  Adjust the code or ensure the field is populated before saving the billing document.
  
  
  
  Data Entry / Master Data:
  
  Sometimes missing master data (e.g., customer master, material master) can cause mandatory fields not to be filled.
  Verify master data completeness.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Billing Document:
  
  After correcting the missing field, try to save or post the billing document again.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is a mandatory field check error, ensuring data integrity and compliance with business rules.
  The exact field and document type will be shown in the error message during runtime.
  If unsure about the field, check the billing document screen or use debugging to identify which field is missing.
  Consult SAP Notes or OSS if the error persists after standard checks.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WRMA_FI077: Field &1 of billing document type &2 must be set
  
  
  Cause
  Mandatory field &1 is not filled for billing document type &2
  
  
  Solution
  Populate the missing field; check billing type config; verify master data; review custom validations
  
  
  Transaction Codes
  VOFA (billing types), VF01/VF02 (billing documents)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the actual values of &1 and &2 from your error message, I can give more specific guidance.