How To Fix V_O2C106 - Output type &1 does not match billing type &2 (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V_O2C - Message Class for O2C

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Output type &1 does not match billing type &2 (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V_O2C106 - Output type &1 does not match billing type &2 (&3) ?

  The SAP error message V_O2C106 indicates that there is a mismatch between the output type and the billing type in the sales and distribution (SD) module. This error typically occurs when trying to process billing documents, such as invoices or credit memos, and the system cannot find a valid output type that corresponds to the billing type being used.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The output type defined in the system does not match the billing type. This can happen if the output type is not configured for the specific billing type in the output determination procedure.
  Missing Output Type: The output type may not be assigned to the billing type in the relevant configuration settings.
  Incorrect Billing Type: The billing type being used may not be appropriate for the output type that is being called.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the output determination process, they may not align with the standard configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (or SPRO for configuration) and navigate to the output types for billing documents.
  Ensure that the output type in question is correctly configured for the billing type you are using.
  
  
  
  Assign Output Type to Billing Type:
  
  In the output determination procedure, ensure that the output type is assigned to the relevant billing type.
  You can do this by checking the output determination procedure for billing documents and ensuring that the output type is included.
  
  
  
  Review Billing Type:
  
  Verify that the billing type being used is correct and that it is intended to work with the output type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Test Output Determination:
  
  Use the transaction VF02 to simulate the billing document and check if the output type is being determined correctly.
  You can also use the transaction VV31 to maintain output types for billing documents.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations that may be required for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments related to output determination, review them to ensure they are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Determination
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  VF02: Change Billing Document
  VV31: Maintain Output Types
  
  
  
  Output Determination Process: Understanding how the output determination process works in SAP SD can help in troubleshooting issues related to output types and billing types.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to output determination in your version of SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the V_O2C106 error message in SAP.