How To Fix MN415 - Sales and distrib. doc. category & of billing doc. type & not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 415

• Message text: Sales and distrib. doc. category & of billing doc. type & not allowed

What causes this issue?

The sales and distribution document category &V1& is only defined for
internal intercompany billing.

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?

Choose a different billing document type or change the sales and
distribution document category of the billing document type. Billing
document type &V2& is assigned to arrangement type &V4& via the sales
and distribution document type &V3&.
INCLUDE 'NA_CUST_MAINTAIN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDVOFA>Define billing document types</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDVOV8>Define sales document types</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOMHD>Define rebate arrangement types for
subsequent settlement</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN415 - Sales and distrib. doc. category & of billing doc. type & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message MN415 typically indicates that there is a mismatch or an issue with the sales document category and the billing document type in the context of billing processes. This error can occur during the billing process when the system is trying to create a billing document that is not allowed based on the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The sales document category and billing document type may not be properly configured in the system. Each sales document category is associated with specific billing document types, and if there is a mismatch, this error can occur.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain billing document types may be restricted from being used with specific sales document categories due to business rules or settings in the system.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may inadvertently lead to this error if they do not align with standard configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the following path:
  
  Sales and Distribution -> Billing -> Billing Documents -> Define Billing Types.
  
  
  Verify that the billing document type is correctly assigned to the sales document category you are using.
  Ensure that the billing type is allowed for the sales document category in question.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the sales document category and ensure that it is compatible with the billing document type you are trying to use.
  Make sure that the billing type is not restricted for the sales document category in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to billing document types and sales document categories to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that billing documents can be created successfully.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VOTXN (for billing type configuration) and OVF2 (for sales document type configuration) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If there are custom user exits or enhancements in your system, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MN415 error and implement a solution to resolve it.