How To Fix SE791 - Pricing type & unsuitable for invoicing plan type (no entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 791

• Message text: Pricing type & unsuitable for invoicing plan type (no entry)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE791 - Pricing type & unsuitable for invoicing plan type (no entry) ?

  The SAP error message SE791, which states "Pricing type & unsuitable for invoicing plan type (no entry)," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when there is a mismatch between the pricing type defined in the sales document and the invoicing plan type.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The pricing type defined in the sales document does not correspond to the invoicing plan type configured in the system. This can happen if the pricing type is not allowed for the specific invoicing plan type being used.
  Missing Customization: There may be a lack of entries in the customizing settings that link the pricing types to the invoicing plan types.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used for the sales order or billing document may not be set up correctly to handle the specified pricing type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Pricing Types.
  Ensure that the pricing type you are using is correctly linked to the invoicing plan type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document:
  
  Check the sales document (e.g., sales order) to ensure that the pricing type is appropriate for the invoicing plan type.
  If necessary, change the pricing type in the sales document to one that is compatible with the invoicing plan type.
  
  
  
  Check Invoicing Plan Configuration:
  
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Billing > Billing Documents > Define Invoicing Plans.
  Verify that the invoicing plan type is correctly set up and that it allows the pricing type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type used for the sales order or billing document is configured to support the pricing type.
  Check the settings under Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the sales order or billing document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, VA01 for creating sales orders, and VF01 for creating billing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to pricing types and invoicing plans.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed explanations of pricing types and invoicing plans.
  
  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.