How To Fix WRMA_FI078 - Field &1 of cancellation billing document type &2 must be set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_FI - Messages for RMA

• Message number: 078

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

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Depending on field &V1& in cancellation 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_FI078 - Field &1 of cancellation billing document type &2 must be set ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRMA_FI078: Field &1 of cancellation billing document type &2 must be set
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the cancellation (credit memo) of a billing document in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution). The system expects a specific field (denoted by &1) to be filled in the cancellation billing document type (denoted by &2), but it is currently missing or not maintained.
  Typically, this happens because the configuration for the cancellation billing document type is incomplete or missing mandatory field settings required for FI (Financial Accounting) integration.
  
  Explanation:
  
  &1 = The name of the field that must be set (e.g., "Posting Key", "Account Group", "Tax Code", etc.)
  &2 = The cancellation billing document type (e.g., "CR" for credit memo)
  
  SAP requires certain fields to be maintained in the document type configuration to ensure proper posting to FI during cancellation. If these fields are not set, the system cannot create the accounting document correctly, hence the error.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Missing or incorrect configuration in Billing Document Types (Transaction code: VOFA)
  Missing or incomplete Account Determination settings
  Missing Posting Key or other mandatory fields in the document type configuration for cancellation documents
  Custom billing document types created without full FI integration settings
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Billing Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction VOFA (Maintain Billing Document Types).
  Select the cancellation billing document type (e.g., "CR").
  Verify that all mandatory fields, especially those related to FI posting, are maintained.
  Ensure fields like Posting Key, Account Group, Tax Code, or any other field mentioned in the error (&1) are properly set.
  
  
  
  Check Account Determination:
  
  Verify that the account determination procedure is correctly assigned and configured for the cancellation billing document type.
  Use transaction VKOA or check the relevant condition tables and access sequences.
  
  
  
  Check Copy Control Settings:
  
  Use transaction VTFL (Copy Control for Billing Documents).
  Ensure that the copy control from the original billing document to the cancellation document is correctly maintained, including all necessary fields.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for FI Integration:
  
  In SPRO, navigate to Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Billing Documents ? Maintain Billing Document Types.
  Verify the settings under the Accounting tab for the cancellation document type.
  
  
  
  If Custom Document Types Are Used:
  
  Compare the custom cancellation billing document type with a standard one (e.g., "CR") to identify missing field settings.
  Adjust the custom document type accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is related to the integration between SD billing and FI accounting.
  Proper configuration ensures that cancellation billing documents generate correct accounting entries.
  Always test changes in a development or quality system before transporting to production.
  If unsure about the field &1, check the detailed error log or debug to identify which field is missing.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WRMA_FI078: Field &1 of cancellation billing document type &2 must be set
  
  
  Cause
  Mandatory field &1 not maintained in cancellation billing document type &2 configuration
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the required field in billing document type configuration (VOFA), check account determination and copy control
  
  
  Related Transactions
  VOFA, VTFL, VKOA, SPRO (SD Billing configuration)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact values of &1 and &2 from your error message, I can help you pinpoint the exact field and document type to check.