How To Fix MN137 - Billing document & not yet forwarded to Financial Accounting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Billing document & not yet forwarded to Financial Accounting

What causes this issue?

Billing document &V1& has not yet been released to Financial Accounting.
The document must be released to Financial Accounting before income and
provisions for accrued income can be updated in the information
structures of the Logistics Information System.

System Response

Rebate arrangement &V2& cannot be settled if settlement is carried out
that relates to income or provisions for accrued income settled using
this document (e.g. final settlement).

How to fix this error?

Release billing document &V1& to Financial Accounting or cancel the
document.

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

If you are authorized, you can release the document directly:
<DS:TRAN.VF02>Change customer billing document</>
<DS:TRAN.WLF2>Change supplier billing document</>
ENDIF
Settle rebate arrangement &V2& again.

&HINTS&
In Customizing, you can enter a billing type that automatically forwards
the documents to Financial Accounting:
RESET N1
Determine the billing type in the header of billing document &V2&.
If you are authorized, change the
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDVOFA>billing type</> in Customizing.
ENDIF

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN137 - Billing document & not yet forwarded to Financial Accounting ?

  The SAP error message MN137 indicates that a billing document has not yet been forwarded to Financial Accounting (FI). This typically occurs in the context of the billing process within the Sales and Distribution (SD) module, where the billing document is created but not yet posted to the financial accounting system.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Billing Document: The billing document may not be complete or may have missing information that prevents it from being posted to FI.
  Posting Block: There may be a posting block set on the billing document, which prevents it from being transferred to Financial Accounting.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the system that prevent the billing document from being processed correctly.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post the billing document to FI.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues or errors in the system that are preventing the document from being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Billing Document Status: Review the billing document to ensure that it is complete and that all required fields are filled in. You can do this by using transaction code VF03 to display the billing document.
  Review Posting Block: Check if there is a posting block on the billing document. This can be done in the billing document display. If there is a block, you may need to remove it or resolve the underlying issue.
  Verify Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for billing and financial accounting are correct. This may involve checking the integration settings between SD and FI.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to post the billing document has the necessary authorizations. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  Reprocess the Document: If the document was previously processed and failed, you may need to reprocess it. This can often be done through the transaction code VF02 (Change Billing Document) and then saving the document again.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any error messages or warnings that may provide additional context on why the document was not forwarded to FI.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VF03: Display Billing Document
  VF02: Change Billing Document
  VF01: Create Billing Document
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to billing documents and their posting to FI.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the integration of SD and FI for any specific requirements or configurations that may need to be addressed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP support for further assistance.