How To Fix VF522 - You can only cancel billing type &1 with a billing type &2.

VF522 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 522

• Message text: You can only cancel billing type &1 with a billing type &2.

What causes this issue?

Incorrect Customizing of cancellation billing type. Internal clearing
with the sales document type (VBTYP) '5' can only be cancelled using
billing type with VBTYP 6.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In Customizing, change the cancellation billing type of the sales
document type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF522 - You can only cancel billing type &1 with a billing type &2. ?

  The SAP error message VF522 indicates that there is an issue with the billing types being used in a cancellation process. Specifically, it means that you are trying to cancel a billing document of a certain type (denoted as &1) using a billing type that is not allowed (denoted as &2).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because SAP has specific rules regarding which billing types can be used to cancel other billing types. Each billing type has its own characteristics and rules, and not all billing types are compatible with each other for cancellation purposes. For example, you might be trying to cancel an invoice (billing type A) with a credit memo (billing type B), which is not permitted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Billing Types: Verify the billing type of the document you are trying to cancel and the billing type you are using for the cancellation. Ensure that the cancellation billing