How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF222 - Billing request type 'not relevant,' invoice before GI 'obligatory'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF -

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Billing request type 'not relevant,' invoice before GI 'obligatory'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF222 - Billing request type 'not relevant,' invoice before GI 'obligatory' ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF222 indicates that there is an issue with the billing request type in relation to the delivery confirmation process in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, the message states that the billing request type is "not relevant," and that an invoice before Goods Issue (GI) is "obligatory." 
  Cause:
  
  Billing Request Type Configuration: The billing request type configured in the system may not be set up correctly or is not relevant for the current delivery process.
  Invoice Before GI Setting: The system is configured to require an invoice to be created before the goods issue can be processed, but the current delivery does not meet this requirement.
  Delivery Document Status: The delivery document may not be in a status that allows for billing or may not have been properly processed prior to this step.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Billing Request Type:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for billing request types in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the billing request type assigned to the delivery is relevant and correctly configured for the intended process.
  
  
  
  Review Invoice Before GI Settings:
  
  Check the settings in the EWM configuration to see if the "Invoice before GI" requirement is enabled.
  If it is enabled, ensure that the necessary billing documents are created before attempting to perform the goods issue.
  
  
  
  Delivery Document Review:
  
  Verify the status of the delivery document. Ensure that it is complete and that all necessary steps have been performed prior to the goods issue.
  If there are any errors or incomplete processes, resolve them before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to billing request types and delivery confirmations in EWM for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test to confirm that the issue has been resolved and that the goods issue can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/DELIVERY for managing deliveries and /SCWM/CONFIRM for confirmations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform billing and goods issue operations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in EWM for further assistance.