How To Fix VF872 - You cannot create a preliminary billing document for this document.

VF872 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 872

• Message text: You cannot create a preliminary billing document for this document.

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to create a preliminary billing document for this
document.
This can be the case, for example, for documents in which PayPal Direct
Capture (value DP1P) of payment service provider PayPal (value DPPP) was
entered as the payment type.

System Response

No preliminary billing document is created for this document.

How to fix this error?

Since you cannot create a preliminary billing document in this
situation, please create a standard billing document instead.

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 VF872 - You cannot create a preliminary billing document for this document. ?

  The SAP error message VF872, which states "You cannot create a preliminary billing document for this document," typically occurs in the context of billing and invoicing processes within the SAP system. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of VF872 Error
  
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to bill may already be in a status that does not allow for preliminary billing. For example, if the document has already been billed or is in a closed status, you will not be able to create a preliminary billing document.
  
  
  Billing Type: The billing type you are using may not support preliminary billing. Certain billing types are configured in SAP to allow or disallow preliminary billing.
  
  
  Sales Order or Delivery Issues: If the sales order or delivery associated with the billing document has issues (e.g., incomplete data, missing items, or errors), it may