How To Fix /SPE/VL266 - Billing Indicator differs in Outbound Deliveries (&1 Ind:&2, &3 Ind: &4)

/SPE/VL266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/VL -

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Billing Indicator differs in Outbound Deliveries (&1 Ind:&2, &3 Ind: &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/VL266 - Billing Indicator differs in Outbound Deliveries (&1 Ind:&2, &3 Ind: &4) ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/VL266 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the billing indicators between outbound deliveries and the associated sales documents. This error typically arises during the billing process when the system detects that the billing indicators for the outbound deliveries do not match those of the sales order or other related documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Billing Indicators: The billing indicators in the outbound delivery and the sales order do not match. This can happen if the sales order was modified after the outbound delivery was created.
  Different Billing Types: The outbound delivery may have a different billing type than what is expected based on the sales order.
  Document Flow Issues: There may be issues in the document flow where the outbound delivery is not correctly linked to the sales order or invoice.
  Customizations: Custom developments or configurations in the billing process may lead to discrepancies in