How To Fix VF147 - No open billing quantity has been determined.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 147

• Message text: No open billing quantity has been determined.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF147 - No open billing quantity has been determined. ?

  The SAP error message VF147 "No open billing quantity has been determined" typically occurs during the billing process in SAP, particularly when trying to create an invoice for a sales order or delivery. This error indicates that the system could not find any open billing quantities for the items in the sales order or delivery.
  Causes:
  
  No Open Deliveries: The sales order or delivery may have already been fully billed, meaning there are no remaining quantities to bill.
  Billing Block: There may be a billing block set on the sales order or delivery, preventing any billing from occurring.
  Incorrect Status: The status of the sales order or delivery may not allow for billing (e.g., it may be in a status that does not permit billing).
  Incomplete Data: Required data for billing may be missing or incomplete, such as pricing conditions or item details.
  Billing Type: The billing type used may not be appropriate for the transaction, leading to no quantities being available for billing.
  Delivery Not Posted: If the delivery has not been posted or confirmed, the system will not find any open billing quantities.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Delivery Status: Verify if there are any open deliveries for the sales order. If the delivery has been fully billed, you will need to check if any additional quantities need to be delivered.
  Review Billing Block: Check if there is a billing block on the sales order or delivery. If there is, you may need to remove it to proceed with billing.
  Check Sales Order Status: Ensure that the sales order is in a status that allows billing. You can check the status in the sales order details.
  Verify Data Completeness: Ensure that all necessary data for billing is complete and correct. This includes checking pricing conditions and item details.
  Use Correct Billing Type: Make sure that the billing type you are using is appropriate for the transaction. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team if you are unsure.
  Post Delivery: If the delivery has not been posted, ensure that it is posted correctly before attempting to create the invoice.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order), VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery), and VF03 (Display Billing Document) to check the status and details of the sales order, delivery, and billing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP's support portal can provide additional insights.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform billing actions in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the billing module.