How To Fix VF228 - Document &1 is not a billing document request.

VF228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Document &1 is not a billing document request.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF228 - Document &1 is not a billing document request. ?

  The SAP error message VF228, which states "Document &1 is not a billing document request," typically occurs in the context of billing document processing in SAP. This error indicates that the document you are trying to process is not recognized as a valid billing document request. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document you are trying to process may not be of the correct type that can be converted into a billing document.
  Document Status: The document may not be in a status that allows it to be billed. For example, it might be incomplete or not fully processed.
  Missing Data: Required data for billing may be missing or incorrect, preventing the system from recognizing the document as a billing request.
  Document Not Created: The document may not have been created properly in the first place, or it may have been deleted or archived.
  Configuration