How To Fix VF144 - For billing type &1, no cancellation billing type is maintained.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 144

• Message text: For billing type &1, no cancellation billing type is maintained.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF144 - For billing type &1, no cancellation billing type is maintained. ?

  The SAP error message VF144 indicates that there is no cancellation billing type maintained for the specified billing type. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a cancellation invoice (credit memo) for a billing document, but the system cannot find a corresponding cancellation billing type in the configuration.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the billing type you are trying to cancel does not have a defined cancellation billing type in the system. Each billing type in SAP can have a corresponding cancellation billing type that is used when creating a cancellation document.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the cancellation billing type for the specified billing type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Billing Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the following path:
  Sales and Distribution -> Billing -> Billing Documents -> Define Billing Types
  
  
  
  
  Select the Billing Type:
  
  In the list of billing types, find the billing type that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  
  
  
  Maintain Cancellation Billing Type:
  
  Select the billing type and click on the "Details" button.
  In the details screen, look for the field labeled "Cancellation Billing Type" or similar.
  Enter the appropriate cancellation billing type that should be used for cancellations of this billing type.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the cancellation billing type, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Cancellation:
  
  After making the changes, try to create the cancellation billing document again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Billing Types: Billing types in SAP are used to categorize different types of billing documents (e.g., invoices, credit memos, etc.). Each billing type can have specific settings that control how the billing document behaves.
  Cancellation Billing Types: These are special billing types that are used to reverse or cancel existing billing documents. They are essential for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring that cancellations are processed correctly.
  Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation related to Sales and Distribution (SD) module configuration.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who specializes in the Sales and Distribution module.