How To Fix VF883 - You cannot create preliminary billing documents. See long text.

VF883 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 883

• Message text: You cannot create preliminary billing documents. See long text.

What causes this issue?

You tried to create one or more preliminary billing documents even
though the corresponding business function SD_BIL_PRELIMBILLINGDOC is
currently inactive.

System Response

You cannot create preliminary billing documents while the business
function is inactive.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the functionality for creating and processing
preliminary billing documents, please contact a configuration expert who
can enable this functionality by activating the business function
SD_BIL_PRELIMBILLINGDOC in Customizing activity <LS>Activate Business
Functions</>.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF883 - You cannot create preliminary billing documents. See long text. ?

  The SAP error message VF883, which states "You cannot create preliminary billing documents. See long text," typically occurs in the context of billing document creation in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of VF883
  
  
  Billing Type Configuration: The billing type you are trying to use may not be configured to allow preliminary billing documents. Check the configuration settings for the billing type in transaction code VOTXN or VOTX.
  
  
  Document Status: The sales order or delivery document may be in a status that does not allow for billing. For example, if the document is already fully billed or if there are issues with the document that prevent billing.
  
  
  Billing Plan Issues: If the billing is based on a billing plan, ensure that the billing plan is correctly set up and that the relevant dates and conditions are met.
  
  
  Sales Document