How To Fix WZRE_IV288 - Invalid document category <&1> for selection type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_IV - Clearing Workbench

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Invalid document category <&1> for selection type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_IV288 - Invalid document category <&1> for selection type &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WZRE_IV288 Invalid document category <&1> for selection type &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use a document category that is not valid or allowed for the specified selection type in a particular SAP transaction or report. The system expects a certain document category based on the selection type, but the provided document category does not match the expected values.
  
  Document category (<&1>) refers to the type of document you are trying to process or select (e.g., invoice, credit memo, debit memo).
  Selection type (&2) refers to the context or criteria used for selecting documents (e.g., by vendor, by document type, by posting date).
  
  The error indicates a mismatch or invalid combination between these two parameters.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  When running reports or programs related to FI (Financial Accounting) or MM (Materials Management) documents.
  When filtering or selecting documents in payment runs, clearing, or reporting.
  When customizing or configuring document types and categories, and the system validation fails due to inconsistent settings.
  
  
  Possible Causes:
  
  Incorrect document category entered: The document category you entered is not valid for the selection type you chose.
  Configuration issue: The customizing settings for document categories and selection types are not aligned.
  User input error: Manual input of document category or selection type is incorrect or mistyped.
  Program or report limitation: The program or report you are using only supports certain document categories for the given selection type.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check the document category: Verify that the document category you are using is valid for the selection type. Refer to SAP documentation or the help for the transaction/report to find allowed document categories.
  
  
  Review selection type: Confirm that the selection type you have chosen is correct and supports the document category.
  
  
  Consult customizing settings:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Document ? Document Types ? Define Document Types or relevant IMG path depending on the module.
  Check the allowed document categories for the selection type.
  Adjust if necessary, or use the correct document category.
  
  
  
  Use standard values: If unsure, use standard SAP document categories and selection types as per SAP best practices.
  
  
  Check for notes or patches: Sometimes, this error can be due to a bug or missing SAP note. Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message WZRE_IV288.
  
  
  Debug or trace: If you have development access, debug the program/report to see where the validation fails and what values are being compared.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  The message class WZRE is often related to FI-CA (Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable) or related financial modules.
  Document categories are usually single-character codes like 'A' for accounting documents, 'M' for material documents, etc., but this depends on the module.
  Selection types might be codes representing different selection criteria, such as '01' for vendor, '02' for customer, etc.
  
  
  Example:
  If you are running a report that selects documents by vendor (selection type = '01'), and you enter a document category that is only valid for customer documents, the system will throw this error.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or program where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error message
  WZRE_IV288 Invalid document category <&1> for selection type &2
  
  
  Cause
  Document category not valid for selection type
  
  
  Solution
  Use correct document category for selection type; check customizing
  
  
  Related areas
  FI-CA, document types, selection criteria, payment runs
  
  
  
  
  Let me know if you want help with a specific transaction or configuration!