How To Fix /SPE/VL257 - No billing relevant items given.

/SPE/VL257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/VL -

• Message number: 257

• Message text: No billing relevant items given.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/VL257 - No billing relevant items given. ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/VL257 No billing relevant items given typically occurs in the context of billing and invoicing processes within the SAP system, particularly when using the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error indicates that there are no items in the billing document that are relevant for billing, which means that the system cannot create a billing document.
  Causes:
  
  No Sales Order Items: The sales order may not have any items that are marked for billing. This can happen if the items are not fully delivered or if they are not relevant for billing.
  Delivery Issues: If the delivery document associated with the sales order has not been created or is incomplete, it may lead to this error.
  Billing Block: There may be a billing block set on the sales order or delivery, preventing the items from being billed.
  Item Category Settings: The item categories in the sales order may not be configured