How To Fix MN189 - 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: 189

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

What causes this issue?

Billing document no. &V1&, relating to rebate arrangement no. &V2&, has
not yet been forwarded to the Accounts Department. The relevant income
will not be updated in the statistics data records until this has been
done.

System Response

The system cannot carry out final settlement accounting for rebate
arrangement no. &V2& because the settlement data of the interim
settlements has not yet been posted and the statistics records are not
up to date.

How to fix this error?

Forward billing document no. &V1& to the Accounts Department and run
the settlement program for arrangement no. &V2& again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN189 - Billing document & not yet forwarded to Financial Accounting ?

  The SAP error message MN189 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.
  Status of the Document: The billing document might be in a status that does not allow it to be forwarded to FI (e.g., it may be in a draft state).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the automatic transfer of billing documents to FI.
  Posting Block: There could be a posting block set on the billing document, which prevents it from being processed.
  Error in Customization: Custom developments or enhancements may interfere with the standard process of posting billing documents to FI.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the billing document in the system. Ensure that it is complete and ready for posting.
  Review Billing Document: Open the billing document and check for any missing or incorrect information. Make sure all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Check for Posting Blocks: Look for any posting blocks that may be set on the billing document. If there are any, resolve the issues causing the block.
  Reprocess the Document: If the document is in a draft state, you may need to complete or release it for posting.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for billing document posting to FI are correctly configured.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like VF02 (Change Billing Document) to check and modify the billing document as needed.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any error messages or warnings that may provide more context on why the document is not being forwarded.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF01 (Create Billing Document), VF02 (Change Billing Document), and VF03 (Display Billing Document).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to billing document posting.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the billing process in SD and the integration with FI for a better understanding of the workflow.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to post the billing document has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.