How To Fix VF601 - Number of different payers in the billing documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Number of different payers in the billing documents

Number of payers
All billing documents within the period to analyze (the decisive date is
the creation date VBRK-ERDAT) are taken into account to determine the
number of payers.

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

Underlying problems
If the number of payers used is small (e.g. 5) and if the volume of
documents is high (e.g. 10,000 orders), serialization effects may occur
on the database part in table KNC1 (in this table, the sales volume is
stored).
What to do
Is such serialization effects occur, the transfer SD --> FI can be
separated from billing document creation so that at least the invoice
printout can take place at the same time as the transfer to FI. Note
that the total resource requirements will increase. See also SAP note
23154 (OSS system).
Another option is to restart collective billing runs which deviate with
regard to the payers. However, this requires modifications specified in
the SAP notes 25147 and 25026 (OSS system).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF601 - Number of different payers in the billing documents ?

  The SAP error message VF601, which states "Number of different payers in the billing documents," typically occurs during the billing process when there are inconsistencies in the payer information across multiple billing documents. This error is often encountered in the context of billing document creation or processing in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution).
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system detects that the billing documents being processed have different payers. In SAP, billing documents are expected to have a consistent payer if they are being processed together (e.g., in a collective billing run). If the payer information varies, the system raises this error to prevent inconsistencies in billing.
  Solution:
  To resolve the VF601 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Billing Documents: Review the billing documents that are being processed together. Ensure that they all have the same payer. You can do this by checking the payer field in the billing document details.
  
  
  Adjust Payer Information: If you find that the payers are different, you will need to either:
  
  Change the payer for the billing documents to be consistent.
  Split the billing documents into separate groups based on their payer information and process them individually.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Orders: If the billing documents are generated from sales orders, check the sales orders to ensure that they have the correct and consistent payer information.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like VF02 (Change Billing Document) or VF03 (Display Billing Document) to view and modify the billing documents as needed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the payer settings or how to change them, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Payer Definition: In SAP, the payer is the entity responsible for paying the invoice. It can be a customer or a third party.
  Billing Document Types: Different billing document types may have different rules regarding payers. Ensure that the document types you are working with allow for the intended payer configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the VF601 error or provide additional guidance on handling payer discrepancies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VF601 error and ensure that your billing documents are processed correctly.