How To Fix /SCMTMS/CFIR556 - Billing document creation failed

/SCMTMS/CFIR556 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/CFIR -

• Message number: 556

• Message text: Billing document creation failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR556 - Billing document creation failed ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR556 Billing document creation failed typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the creation of billing documents related to freight orders or transportation charges. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required fields or data might be missing in the freight order or related documents, such as customer information, pricing conditions, or tax information.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the SAP system, such as incorrect settings in the billing type, pricing procedure, or condition records.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create the billing document may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  Integration Issues: Problems with the integration between SAP TM and other modules (like SAP SD or FI) can lead to failures in document creation.
  
  
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