How To Fix BIL077 - Simulated billing documents cannot be invoiced.


BIL077 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BIL - General billing

  • Message number: 077

  • Message text: Simulated billing documents cannot be invoiced.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BIL077 - Simulated billing documents cannot be invoiced. ?
    The SAP error message BIL077, which states "Simulated billing documents cannot be invoiced," typically occurs in the context of billing processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with billing documents that have been created in a simulated mode. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
    
    Cause: Simulated Billing Document: The error indicates that the billing document you are trying to process is in a simulated state. Simulated billing documents are not actual invoices and cannot be processed for invoicing. Incorrect Document Type: The document type used may not be valid for invoicing.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the billing process that prevent the invoicing of simulated documents. User Actions: The user may have inadvertently created a simulated billing document instead of a real one.
    Solution: Check Document Type: Ensure that you are working with a real billing document and not a simulated one. You can check the document

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