How To Fix VF216 - Document &1 saved (no automatic clearing of billing document &2).

VF216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Document &1 saved (no automatic clearing of billing document &2).

What causes this issue?

The automatic clearing of billing document and reversal is not possible.
This may be, for example, because the line item update is deactivated.

System Response

The reversal cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

The journal entries have to be cleared manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF216 - Document &1 saved (no automatic clearing of billing document &2). ?

  The SAP error message VF216 indicates that a billing document has been saved, but there was no automatic clearing of the associated billing document. This message typically arises in the context of billing and invoicing processes within the SAP system, particularly in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error message VF216 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incomplete Data: The billing document may not have all the necessary data or may be missing certain required fields that prevent automatic clearing.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly for automatic clearing of billing documents.
  
  
  Document Status: The status of the billing document may not allow for automatic clearing. For example, if the document is in a status that does not permit clearing, this message will appear.
  
  
  Account Determination: Issues with account determination settings can also lead to this error, especially if the system cannot