How To Fix VF_DRAFT100 - ***Error messages for PreBilling Documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF_DRAFT - Fehlermeldungen zu Draft Billing Documents

• Message number: 100

• Message text: ***Error messages for PreBilling Documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF_DRAFT100 - ***Error messages for PreBilling Documents ?

  The SAP error message VF_DRAFT100 typically occurs in the context of Pre-Billing Documents (also known as billing requests or billing documents in draft mode) in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module.
  
  Error Message Overview
  
  Message ID: VF_DRAFT100
  Message Text: Usually related to errors during the creation or processing of pre-billing documents.
  Context: Occurs when creating or processing billing documents in draft mode (Pre-Billing Documents).
  
  
  Cause
  The VF_DRAFT100 error generally indicates that there is an issue with the data or configuration related to the pre-billing document. Common causes include:
  
  
  Incomplete or Incorrect Data in the Billing Request:
  
  Missing mandatory fields.
  Incorrect or inconsistent data in the sales document or delivery.
  Reference documents (sales order, delivery) not properly maintained or incomplete.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues:
  
  Incorrect or missing settings in the billing document types.
  Missing or incorrect assignment of billing types for pre-billing documents.
  Issues with the copy control settings between sales documents and billing documents.
  
  
  
  Authorization or System Issues:
  
  User authorization problems preventing creation or processing.
  System inconsistencies or missing master data (e.g., customer master, material master).
  
  
  
  Technical Issues:
  
  Problems in user exits or BADIs that are triggered during billing document creation.
  Custom enhancements causing errors.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the VF_DRAFT100 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Error Details:
  
  Look at the full error message text and any additional messages.
  Use transaction VF03 to display the billing document or VF01 to recreate it and observe the error.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Completeness:
  
  Ensure all mandatory fields in the sales order, delivery, and billing request are filled.
  Check the consistency of the reference documents.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check billing document types in SPRO under:
  
  Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Billing Documents ? Define Billing Types.
  
  
  Verify the billing type used for pre-billing documents is correctly configured.
  Check copy control settings in VTFL (copying from sales document to billing document).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process billing documents.
  
  
  
  Debug or Analyze Enhancements:
  
  If custom code or user exits are implemented, debug to see if they cause the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to VF_DRAFT100 for any known issues or patches.
  If unresolved, raise a message with SAP Support including detailed logs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  VF01 – Create Billing Document
  VF03 – Display Billing Document
  VTFL – Copy Control for Billing Documents
  VA03 – Display Sales Order
  VL03N – Display Delivery
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  Sales and Distribution (SD)
  Billing and Invoicing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes referencing VF_DRAFT100.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal for Billing Document Processing.
  SAP SD Configuration guides for Billing.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Data inconsistencies, missing mandatory fields, incorrect billing type configuration, authorization issues, or custom code errors.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify data completeness, check billing type and copy control configuration, ensure proper authorizations, debug custom code, and apply SAP Notes if available.
  
  
  Related
  Transactions VF01, VF03, VTFL; SAP SD Billing configuration; SAP Notes and Support.
  
  
  
  
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