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

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• 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 team to ensure that the settings for billing document processing allow for the operations you are trying to perform on the document type in question.
  Use Correct Transaction: If you are trying to perform a manual operation, ensure you are using the correct transaction code that is intended for manual billing documents.
  Permissions: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to perform actions on billing documents. If not, request the appropriate access from your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the billing document types and their allowed operations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to billing document processing, such as VF01 (Create Billing Document), VF02 (Change Billing Document), and VF03 (Display Billing Document).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.