How To Fix /SAPCE/IU_BBHU188 - Billing document no. &1 is not manual

/SAPCE/IU_BBHU188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/IU_BBHU -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Billing document no. &1 is not manual

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/IU_BBHU188 - Billing document no. &1 is not manual ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/IU_BBHU188 Billing document no. &1 is not manual typically occurs in the context of billing document processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the billing document you are trying to process is not classified as a manual billing document, which may be required for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type: The billing document in question may be of a type that is automatically generated (e.g., from sales orders, deliveries, etc.) rather than manually created.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may not allow certain operations on automatically generated billing documents.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform actions on non-manual billing documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify the type of the billing document. If it is not meant to be manual, you may need to adjust your process to work with the document type you have.
  Review Configuration: Consult with your SAP configuration