How To Fix VF171 - Document &1 does not contain any items with open quantities.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Document &1 does not contain any items with open quantities.

What causes this issue?

Document &V1& contains no items that can be transferred into a billing
document.

System Response

The system rejects any subsequent processing.

How to fix this error?

Check the chosen sales and distribution document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF171 - Document &1 does not contain any items with open quantities. ?

  The SAP error message VF171 indicates that the document you are trying to process (usually a billing document) does not contain any items with open quantities. This typically occurs in the context of billing or invoicing processes, where the system expects to find items that can be billed but finds none.
  Causes of VF171 Error
  
  
  All Quantities Billed: The most common reason for this error is that all items in the document have already been billed, meaning there are no open quantities left to process.
  
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow further processing, such as being marked as completed or canceled.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Reference: The document number you are trying to process may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Delivery Issues: If the billing document is linked to a delivery, it may be that the delivery has been fully billed or there are no items left to bill.
  
  
  Sales Order Issues: If the billing document is based on a sales order, the sales order may have been fully delivered and billed.
  
  
  Solutions to VF171 Error
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in question. If it has already been fully billed, you will need to create a new billing document for any additional quantities.
  
  
  Review Open Quantities: Check the related sales order or delivery document to see if there are any open quantities that can be billed. You can do this by navigating to the sales order or delivery and checking the item details.
  
  
  Correct Document Reference: Ensure that you are using the correct document number. Double-check the document number you are trying to process.
  
  
  Create New Billing Document: If the original document has been fully processed, you may need to create a new billing document for any additional quantities that need to be billed.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VF03 (Display Billing Document) to check the details of the billing document and VA03 (Display Sales Order) to check the related sales order.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to billing processes to understand the workflow and how to manage billing documents effectively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VF171 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.