How To Fix WRMA_FI082 - You cannot set field &1 of cancellation billing document type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_FI - Messages for RMA

• Message number: 082

• Message text: You cannot set field &1 of cancellation billing document type &2

What causes this issue?

The flag is set in field &V1& of cancellation billing document type &V2&
. Cancellation billing document type &V2& is assigned payment type &V3&.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Remove the flag or delete the value in field &V1& of cancellation
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_FI082 - You cannot set field &1 of cancellation billing document type &2 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRMA_FI082 – "You cannot set field &1 of cancellation billing document type &2"
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to set or change a specific field (&1) in a cancellation billing document type (&2) that is not allowed by the system. Cancellation billing documents (credit memos or cancellation invoices) have restrictions on which fields can be modified or set because they are meant to reverse or cancel original billing documents. The system enforces these restrictions to maintain data consistency and integrity in financial postings.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  Attempting to manually enter or change fields in a cancellation billing document that are system-controlled.
  Customizing or user-exits/enhancements trying to set fields that are locked for cancellation document types.
  Incorrect configuration of billing document types where certain fields are incorrectly allowed or disallowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the field and document type:
  
  Identify which field (&1) and cancellation billing document type (&2) are involved. This information is provided in the error message.
  
  
  Review standard SAP behavior:
  
  Understand that cancellation billing documents are designed to reverse original documents and thus have limited editable fields. Refer to SAP documentation or standard behavior for the specific billing document type.
  
  
  Adjust user input or program logic:  
  
  If the error arises from manual entry, avoid setting or changing the restricted field in cancellation documents.
  If caused by custom code (user-exits, BAdIs, enhancements), modify the logic to skip setting the restricted field when processing cancellation billing documents.
  
  
  
  Check billing document type configuration:  
  
  Use transaction VOFA or OVLN to review billing document types.
  Verify if the cancellation billing document type is correctly configured and linked to the original billing document type.
  Ensure that the field in question is not incorrectly set as editable or mandatory for cancellation document types.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to error message WRMA_FI082 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Billing Document Types:
  
  Cancellation billing document types are typically configured as reversal or credit memo types linked to original invoice types.
  
  
  Field Restrictions:
  
  Certain fields like billing date, posting date, reference document number, or financial fields are often restricted in cancellation documents.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  VF01 – Create Billing Document  
  VF02 – Change Billing Document  
  VOFA – Maintain Billing Document Types  
  OVLN – Define Billing Document Types
  
  
  
  Enhancements/User-Exits:
  
  Check for custom logic in exits like USEREXIT_SAVE_DOCUMENT_PREPARE or BAdIs related to billing documents that might be setting restricted fields.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRMA_FI082 indicates an attempt to set a field in a cancellation billing document type that is not allowed. The solution involves identifying the field and document type, understanding SAP's restrictions on cancellation documents, and correcting either user input, custom code, or configuration to comply with these restrictions.