How To Fix VB817 - Number range & is not assigned to a billing type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VB - Sales Documents: Logical Databases and Views

• Message number: 817

• Message text: Number range & is not assigned to a billing type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VB817 - Number range & is not assigned to a billing type ?

  The SAP error message VB817 indicates that a specific number range is not assigned to a billing type. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a billing document (like an invoice) and the system cannot find a valid number range for the specified billing type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Assignment: The most common cause is that the number range for the billing type you are trying to use has not been defined or assigned in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to billing types and number ranges.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VB817 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code VBN1 (for billing document number ranges).
  Check if the number range for the specific billing type is defined and assigned correctly.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to create a new number range or assign an existing one to the billing type.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Number Range:
  
  If you need to create a new number range, you can do this in the same transaction (VBN1).
  Define the number range interval and ensure it is active.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Billing Type:
  
  After creating or confirming the number range, ensure it is assigned to the correct billing type in the configuration settings.
  You can do this in the transaction VOTXN (for billing type configuration) or through the SPRO path: 
  
  SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Billing > Billing Documents > Define Billing Types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user trying to create the billing document has the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create the billing document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VBN1: Number Range Maintenance for Billing Documents
  VOTXN: Configuration for Billing Types
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring billing types and number ranges.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VB817 error and successfully create billing documents in SAP.