How To Fix V4162 - The billing document was not created correctly for external document &1

V4162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V4 - Nachrichten Verkauf (Variable Meldungen und EDI-Meldungen)

• Message number: 162

• Message text: The billing document was not created correctly for external document &1

What causes this issue?

The system either did not create a billing document for external
document &V1&, or created more than one.

System Response

The system terminates processing of the intermediate document (IDoc).

How to fix this error?

Billing documents may have already been created before the system
terminated the IDoc. Notes on errors which occurred in self-billing
document &V1& are listed in collective run &V2& (choose <LS>Billing -
Billing document - Logs</>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

V4162 - Details

• The SAP error message V4162 indicates that there was an issue with the creation of a billing document for an external document (like a sales order or delivery). This error typically arises in the context of billing processes in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) when the system encounters inconsistencies or missing information.
  Causes of Error V4162
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The external document (e.g., sales order or delivery) may have missing or incomplete data that is required for billing.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Flow: The document flow may not be correctly established. For example, the sales order may not be fully processed or delivered.
  
  
  Billing Type Configuration: The billing type used may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to issues when trying to create the billing document.
  
  
  Status Issues: The status of the external document may not allow for billing. For example, the sales order might be in a status that does not permit billing.
  
  
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