How To Fix VF247 - Final billing document not possible, as batch &1 is not final.

VF247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Final billing document not possible, as batch &1 is not final.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF247 - Final billing document not possible, as batch &1 is not final. ?

  The SAP error message VF247 indicates that a final billing document cannot be created because the specified batch (in this case, &1) is not marked as final. This error typically occurs in the context of billing processes, particularly when dealing with batch processing in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create a final billing document for a batch that has not been marked as final. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Batch Status: The batch may still be in a status that allows for further processing or changes, meaning it has not been finalized.
  Incomplete Processing: There may be incomplete transactions or processes associated with the batch that need to be resolved before it can be finalized.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how batches are finalized and billed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VF247 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Batch Status:
  
  Go to the batch management