How To Fix CX_MSR_TRC135 - Item &1: Plant &2 not allowed; intercompany billing settings incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX_MSR_TRC - Message texts in mult-step returns controller

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Item &1: Plant &2 not allowed; intercompany billing settings incomplete

What causes this issue?

You have entered &V2& as the receiving plant in returns order item &V1&.
This plant is assigned to a company code that deviates from the company
code to which the sales organization &V3&, which belongs to the sales
area for this returns order, is assigned.
To complete the financial settlement in this case<(>,<)> Advanced
Returns Management requires that the receiving company code (the company
code of the receiving plant) compensates the company code to which the
sales organization is assigned (the company code that compensates the
customer).
However, the settings for intercompany billing are not complete.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the settings for intercompany billing:
In Customizing for <LS>Sales and Distribution</>, choose <LS>Billing</>
-> <LS>Intercompany Billing</> -> <LS>Assign Organizational Units By
Plant</>.
Check and<(>,<)> if necessary<(>,<)> enter the sales area for
intercompany billing of plant &V2&.
In Customizing for <LS>Sales and Distribution</>, choose <LS>Billing</>
-> <LS>Intercompany Billing</> -> <LS>Define Internal Customer Number By
Sales Organization</>.
Check and<(>,<)> if necessary<(>,<)> enter the customer for intercompany
billing of sales organization &V3&.
Check in the customer master data maintenance that this customer is
maintained for the sales area used for intercompany billing of plant
&V2&. If necessary, enter this master data record in the system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX_MSR_TRC135 - Item &1: Plant &2 not allowed; intercompany billing settings incomplete ?

  The SAP error message CX_MSR_TRC135 indicates that there is an issue with intercompany billing settings related to a specific item and plant in your SAP system. This error typically arises when the configuration for intercompany billing is incomplete or incorrect, preventing the system from processing the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The intercompany billing settings for the specified plant are not fully configured. This could include missing settings for the relevant company codes, plants, or sales organizations.
  Plant Not Allowed: The plant specified in the error message is not allowed for intercompany billing in the current configuration.
  Missing Master Data: There may be missing or incorrect master data related to the materials, customers, or vendors involved in the intercompany transaction.
  Incorrect Item Settings: The item in question may not be set up correctly for intercompany transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Intercompany Billing Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for intercompany billing in your SAP system (usually found in SPRO under Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Intercompany Billing).
  Ensure that the necessary settings for the company codes, plants, and sales organizations are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Settings:
  
  Check if the plant specified in the error message is allowed for intercompany billing. You may need to add the plant to the allowed list if it is not present.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data, customer master data, and vendor master data are correctly set up for intercompany transactions.
  Check if the relevant sales organization and distribution channel are correctly assigned to the plant.
  
  
  
  Check Item Configuration:
  
  Review the item configuration in the sales document to ensure it is set up for intercompany billing. This includes checking item categories and pricing procedures.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to intercompany billing for additional guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, MM03 for material master data, VD03 for customer master data, and XD03 for vendor master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, 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 identify and resolve the cause of the CX_MSR_TRC135 error in your SAP system.