How To Fix CMM_MEV_GEN_CUST001 - Period-end posting: No billing type assigned for sales doc. type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMM_MEV_GEN_CUST - Period-end valuation: Messages for customizing

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Period-end posting: No billing type assigned for sales doc. type &1

What causes this issue?

No billing type for period-end posting is assigned to the sales document
type.

System Response

The system cannot determine a billing type for period-end posting and
aborts processing of the delivery item.

How to fix this error?

Define a suitable billing type for period-end posting in Customizing and
assign it to the sales document type of the sales order the delivery
originates from.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMM_MEV_GEN_CUST001 - Period-end posting: No billing type assigned for sales doc. type &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMM_MEV_GEN_CUST001 indicates that there is an issue with period-end posting due to the absence of a billing type assigned to a specific sales document type. This error typically arises during the month-end or year-end closing processes when the system attempts to generate billing documents but cannot find the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the sales document type being processed does not have a corresponding billing type assigned in the configuration settings. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The billing type for the sales document type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The billing type may be incorrectly configured or not linked to the sales document type.
  Changes in Document Types: Recent changes in sales document types or billing types that have not been properly updated in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the appropriate billing type is assigned to the sales document type in the SAP configuration. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Find the Relevant Configuration:
  
  Go to Sales and Distribution > Billing > Billing Documents > Define Billing Types.
  Here, you can see the list of billing types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Assign Billing Type to Sales Document Type:
  
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types.
  Select the relevant sales document type that is causing the error.
  Ensure that a billing type is assigned to this sales document type. If not, assign the appropriate billing type.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all other related configurations (like item categories, pricing procedures, etc.) are correctly set up and linked to the sales document type.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. Try to execute the period-end closing process again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VOTXN (for sales document types) and VOTY (for billing types) to quickly access the relevant configuration screens.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring sales and billing document types.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully complete the period-end posting process.