How To Fix VF105 - Document &1 is neither a sales document nor a delivery document.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Document &1 is neither a sales document nor a delivery document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF105 - Document &1 is neither a sales document nor a delivery document. ?

  The SAP error message VF105, which states "Document &1 is neither a sales document nor a delivery document," typically occurs in the context of billing or invoice processing. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid sales document or delivery document associated with the billing document you are trying to process.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document you are trying to reference may not be a valid sales order or delivery document.
  Document Deletion: The sales order or delivery document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for billing.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number you are entering may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Document Status: The sales order or delivery may be in a status that does not allow billing (e.g., blocked, incomplete).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the document from being recognized as a valid sales or delivery document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Number: Check the document number you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the sales order or delivery document to ensure it is complete and not blocked for billing.
  Review Document Type: Ensure that the document you are trying to bill is indeed a sales order or delivery document.
  Check for Deletion: Confirm that the document has not been deleted or archived in the system.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the document types are set up correctly in the system.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) or VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to check the details of the document.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF01 (Create Billing Document), VF02 (Change Billing Document), and VF03 (Display Billing Document).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and process the documents in question.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on billing document processing and related error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VF105 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.