How To Fix OQ_E253 - The indicator for SD billing doc creation has been automatically selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_E - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Payment Card Processing

• Message number: 253

• Message text: The indicator for SD billing doc creation has been automatically selected

What causes this issue?

You have selected the checkbox to create a CO Distribution at
settlement when clearing house settlement is carried out.

System Response

Because the CO distribution is dependent upon the SD Billing Document
creation, you must first create the SD Billing Document in order that
the CO Distribution can be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Either maintain the selection for both SD Billing Document and CO
Distribution creation, or remove the checkmark from the CO distribution
checkbox.

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 OQ_E253 - The indicator for SD billing doc creation has been automatically selected ?

  The SAP error message OQ_E253 indicates that the system has automatically selected the indicator for the creation of a Sales and Distribution (SD) billing document. This typically occurs in the context of sales order processing or delivery processing when certain conditions are met.
  Cause:
  The error message OQ_E253 is usually triggered when:
  
  Automatic Billing Indicator: The system has determined that a billing document should be created automatically based on the settings in the sales order or delivery. This can happen due to configuration settings in the sales document type or billing type.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration in the Sales and Distribution module may have been set to automatically create billing documents under certain conditions, such as when a delivery is created or when an order is completed.
  Document Flow: The document flow may indicate that a billing document is required based on the status of the sales order or delivery.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction and navigate to the Sales and Distribution configuration settings.
  Check the settings for the sales document type and billing type to see if the automatic billing indicator is set correctly.
  Review the settings for the billing document creation in the relevant sales order or delivery type.
  
  
  
  Review Document Flow:
  
  Check the document flow for the sales order or delivery to understand why the system is attempting to create a billing document.
  Ensure that all preceding documents (like sales orders and deliveries) are in the correct status and have been processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Manual Intervention:
  
  If the automatic creation of the billing document is not desired, you may need to manually adjust the settings or intervene in the process to prevent the automatic selection of the billing document creation indicator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific configuration settings related to billing document creation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, conduct tests to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), and VF01 (Create Billing Document) to navigate through the sales and billing processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, review any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that may affect the billing document creation process.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Sales and Distribution.