How To Fix VF_DRAFT101 - A prebilling document cannot be created out of the draft document &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF_DRAFT - Fehlermeldungen zu Draft Billing Documents

• Message number: 101

• Message text: A prebilling document cannot be created out of the draft document &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF_DRAFT101 - A prebilling document cannot be created out of the draft document &1. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VF_DRAFT101: A prebilling document cannot be created out of the draft document &1.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create a prebilling document (billing document) from a draft billing document that is not yet finalized or is in an inconsistent state. In SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), draft billing documents are temporary documents used during the billing process, but they cannot be used directly as a source for creating prebilling documents.
  Specifically, the system prevents the creation of a prebilling document from a draft billing document because:
  
  The draft document is incomplete or not yet released.
  The draft document might be locked or in an inconsistent status.
  The billing process expects a finalized billing document or a sales document (like a delivery or sales order) as the source, not a draft.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the status of the draft billing document:
  
  Ensure that the draft document is complete and released.
  If the draft document is incomplete, complete the necessary data and save it properly.
  
  
  
  Do not use draft billing documents as a source for prebilling:
  
  Instead, create the prebilling document from the original sales document (sales order or delivery document).
  Use transaction codes like VF01 (Create Billing Document) with the sales or delivery document number, not the draft billing document number.
  
  
  
  Delete or finalize the draft document if not needed:
  
  If the draft document is obsolete or incorrect, delete it or finalize it properly before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Check for any custom enhancements or user exits:
  
  Sometimes, custom code might incorrectly allow or attempt to create prebilling from draft documents. Review and correct such customizations.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VF01 - Create Billing Document
  VF02 - Change Billing Document (including draft documents)
  VF03 - Display Billing Document
  VF04 - Maintain Billing Due List (for prebilling)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP OSS Notes related to billing document processing and draft documents.
  Review SAP SD Billing configuration and document flow.
  
  
  
  Conceptual Understanding:
  
  Draft billing documents are intermediate documents used during billing creation.
  Prebilling documents are created from sales or delivery documents, not from drafts.
  The system enforces this to maintain data consistency and billing integrity.
  
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues, consider debugging the billing process or consulting SAP support with the specific document numbers and system logs.
  
  Let me know if you need help with specific transaction steps or further troubleshooting!