How To Fix VF060 - The document is not relevant for accounting.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 060

• Message text: The document is not relevant for accounting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF060 - The document is not relevant for accounting. ?

  The SAP error message VF060, "The document is not relevant for accounting," typically occurs in the context of billing documents and indicates that the document in question cannot be processed for accounting purposes. This can happen for several reasons. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Document Status: The billing document may be in a status that does not allow it to be posted to accounting. For example, it might be in a draft status or not fully completed.
  
  
  Billing Type Configuration: The billing type used for the document may not be configured to allow accounting postings. Certain billing types may be set up for reporting purposes only.
  
  
  Sales Document Issues: The sales order or delivery associated with the billing document may have issues, such as being incomplete or having errors that prevent it from being relevant for accounting.
  
  
  Account Assignment: There may be issues with account assignment in the billing document, such as missing or incorrect account determination.
  
  
  Document Flow: The document flow may be broken, meaning that the necessary preceding documents (like sales orders or deliveries) are not properly linked or have not been processed.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the billing document. If it is in a draft or incomplete status, complete the necessary steps to finalize it.
  
  
  Review Billing Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the billing type in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up to allow accounting postings. This can be done in the configuration settings under Sales and Distribution (SD) > Billing > Billing Types.
  
  
  Validate Sales Document: Review the associated sales order or delivery for any issues. Ensure that all necessary data is complete and correct.
  
  
  Account Assignment Review: Check the account assignment in the billing document. Ensure that all required accounts are correctly determined and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  Document Flow Check: Use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) or VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to check the document flow and ensure that all preceding documents are correctly processed.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF02 (Change Billing Document), VF03 (Display Billing Document), and VA03 (Display Sales Order) to troubleshoot the issue.
  
  
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on billing processes and error messages.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post billing documents to accounting.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Sales and Distribution module.