How To Fix WZRE_EXT_POST021 - Document category = &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_EXT_POST -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Document category = &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_EXT_POST021 - Document category = &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WZRE_EXT_POST021 Document category = &1:
  
  Error Message Overview
  
  Message ID: WZRE_EXT_POST021  
  Message Text: Document category = &1  
  Context: This message typically appears during external posting or document processing in SAP, especially in modules related to Treasury, Cash Management, or Financial Accounting.
  
  
  Cause
  The error message WZRE_EXT_POST021 Document category = &1 usually indicates that the system encountered an unexpected or incorrect document category during the posting process. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the actual document category code that caused the issue.
  Common causes include:
  
  The document category being processed is not valid or not allowed in the current posting context.
  Configuration issues where the document category is not properly maintained or assigned.
  Custom enhancements or user exits that incorrectly set or handle the document category.
  Missing or incorrect integration settings between modules (e.g., Treasury and FI).
  The document category might be missing in the customizing for the specific transaction or posting type.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Document Category:
  
  Identify the document category value displayed in the error message.
  Verify if this document category is valid for the transaction you are trying to post.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing path related to document categories for the relevant module.
  For Treasury and Risk Management (TRM), check document category settings in:
  
  IMG ? Financial Supply Chain Management ? Treasury and Risk Management ? Transactions ? Document Types and Number Ranges.
  
  
  Ensure the document category is correctly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  Verify Integration Settings:
  
  Check if the document category is properly mapped in integration settings between Treasury and FI.
  For example, verify the settings in transaction OT83 (Document Types) or related customizing.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If there are custom developments or user exits influencing document category assignment, review the code to ensure it sets the correct category.
  
  
  
  Test with Correct Document Category:
  
  Try posting with a known valid document category to confirm if the issue is specific to the category in question.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search SAP Notes for any known issues related to this message and your SAP version.
  If unresolved, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing details of the document category and transaction.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Treasury and Risk Management: FTR_CREATE, FTR_EDIT, FTR_POST
  Financial Accounting: FB01, FB50, etc.
  
  
  IMG Paths:
  
  Financial Supply Chain Management ? Treasury and Risk Management ? Transactions ? Document Types and Number Ranges
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WZRE_EXT_POST021 or document category issues.
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have development access, debug the posting program to see where the document category is checked and why it fails.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact document category value (&1), I can help you further narrow down the cause and solution.