How To Fix 8I660 - Billing type in customer master is not maintained in the cutomization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 660

• Message text: Billing type in customer master is not maintained in the cutomization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I660 - Billing type in customer master is not maintained in the cutomization ?

  The SAP error message 8I660 indicates that the billing type in the customer master is not maintained in the customization settings. This typically occurs in the context of billing processes, particularly when trying to create or process billing documents for a customer.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system cannot find the appropriate billing type configuration for the customer in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The billing type has not been defined in the customization settings for the specific customer or customer group.
  Incorrect Customer Master Data: The customer master record may not have the necessary billing type assigned.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the customer master data and the billing type settings in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD02 for general data or VD02 for sales area data).
  Verify that the billing type is correctly assigned in the relevant sales area data.
  
  
  
  Maintain Billing Type in Customization:
  
  Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Billing -> Billing Types.
  Ensure that the billing type you are trying to use is defined and properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Assign Billing Type to Customer:
  
  If the billing type is missing, you may need to create or modify the billing type settings to include the necessary billing type for the customer.
  Ensure that the billing type is assigned to the relevant customer account group.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If there are any custom developments or user exits that might affect the billing type determination, review those to ensure they are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the billing process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD02 / VD02 - Change Customer Master
  SPRO - Access Customizing
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on billing types and customer master data configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8I660 and ensure that the billing type is properly maintained in the customer master and customization settings.