How To Fix SLS_LORD127 - Document type &1 does not support a billing plan on header level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LORD - Lean Order Prozess

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Document type &1 does not support a billing plan on header level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_LORD127 - Document type &1 does not support a billing plan on header level ?

  The SAP error message SLS_LORD127 indicates that the document type specified (represented by &1) does not support a billing plan at the header level. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes when trying to create or process a sales document that is expected to have a billing plan associated with it.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are using may not be configured to support billing plans. In SAP, different document types can have different settings, and not all document types allow for billing plans.
  Billing Plan Settings: The billing plan settings for the specific document type may not be activated or may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area associated with the document type may not have the necessary settings to support billing plans.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code VOTXN (or VOTX) to check the configuration of the document type.
  Ensure that the document type is set up to allow billing plans. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to make changes if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Billing Plan Settings:
  
  Check the billing plan settings in the configuration. You can do this by navigating to SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Billing > Billing Plan.
  Ensure that the billing plan is correctly defined and associated with the document type you are using.
  
  
  
  Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Verify that the sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) associated with the document type is correctly configured to support billing plans.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to billing plans and document types for additional insights and best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the creation of the sales document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify sales documents with billing plans.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further troubleshooting.