How To Fix >1072 - &1 payments excluded from billing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >1 - Shockwave SAPGUI message handling

• Message number: 072

• Message text: &1 payments excluded from billing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >1072 - &1 payments excluded from billing ?

  The SAP error message "1072 &1 payments excluded from billing" typically indicates that certain payments or transactions have been excluded from the billing process due to specific conditions or settings in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the billing process in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) or in the context of financial transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Payment Status: The payments may not be in a status that allows them to be included in billing. For example, they might be marked as "pending" or "not cleared."
  Billing Block: There may be a billing block set on the sales order or invoice that prevents the inclusion of certain payments.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may have specific rules that exclude certain types of payments from billing.
  Document Flow Issues: There may be issues in the document flow, such as missing or incomplete documents that are required for billing.
  Customer Master Data: The customer master data may have settings that exclude certain payments from being billed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payment Status: Review the status of the payments in question to ensure they are cleared and eligible for billing.
  Review Billing Blocks: Check if there are any billing blocks on the sales order or invoice. If so, remove the blocks if appropriate.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to billing and payments to ensure they align with your business processes.
  Document Flow Verification: Ensure that all necessary documents are present and correctly linked in the document flow. This may involve checking related sales orders, deliveries, and invoices.
  Customer Master Data Review: Verify the customer master data for any settings that may exclude payments from billing. Adjust as necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VF01 (Create Billing Document), VF02 (Change Billing Document), or VF03 (Display Billing Document) to investigate the billing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure or exclusion.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to billing and payment processing for further insights.
  
  If the problem continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP SD or financial processes.