How To Fix VE023 - Billing type & is not relevant for invoice lists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VE - Message ID for condition analysis

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Billing type & is not relevant for invoice lists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VE023 - Billing type & is not relevant for invoice lists ?

  The SAP error message VE023 indicates that the billing type specified in the transaction is not relevant for invoice lists. This typically occurs when you are trying to create an invoice list using a billing type that is not configured to be used for that purpose.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Billing Type: The billing type you are using is not set up in the system to be included in invoice lists.
  Configuration Issues: The billing type may not be configured correctly in the SAP system, or it may not be assigned to the appropriate billing document type.
  Business Process: The billing type may not be intended for use in invoice lists based on your organization's business processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Billing Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Billing > Billing Documents > Define Billing Types.
  Verify that the billing type you are using is configured correctly and is marked as relevant for invoice lists.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Billing Type:
  
  If the current billing type is not relevant for invoice lists, consider using a different billing type that is configured for this purpose.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation or configuration guides for your specific SAP version to understand the intended use of the billing types.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create invoice lists with the specified billing type.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VF01 (Create Billing Document) or VF04 (Maintain Billing List) to work with billing documents and lists.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to billing types and invoice lists.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the billing type can now be used for invoice lists without generating the VE023 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VE023 error and implement a solution to resolve it.