How To Fix VF_DRAFT202 - A Snapshot out of the Billing Document &1 cannot be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF_DRAFT - Fehlermeldungen zu Draft Billing Documents

• Message number: 202

• Message text: A Snapshot out of the Billing Document &1 cannot be created

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VF_DRAFT202: "A Snapshot out of the Billing Document &1 cannot be created":
  
  Error Message:
  VF_DRAFT202
  
  A Snapshot out of the Billing Document &1 cannot be created.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the creation of a billing document draft (or snapshot) in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution). The system tries to create a snapshot of the billing document for further processing (e.g., for printing, archiving, or subsequent document flow), but it fails due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Inconsistent or incomplete data in the billing document:
  
  The billing document might be missing mandatory data or contains inconsistent data that prevents the snapshot creation.
  
  
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the billing document type:
  
  The billing document type might not be properly configured to allow snapshot creation.
  
  
  Authorization issues:
  
  The user might not have the necessary authorizations to create or save snapshots.
  
  
  Database or system issues:
  
  Technical problems such as database locks, missing entries in related tables, or system inconsistencies.
  
  
  Custom enhancements or user exits:
  
  Custom code in user exits or BADIs related to billing document processing might be causing the failure.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the billing document data:  
  
  Verify that the billing document &1 (the document number given in the error) is complete and consistent.  
  Check for missing mandatory fields or incorrect data in the billing document header and items.
  
  
  
  Review billing document type configuration:  
  
  Go to transaction VOFA or SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Billing Documents ? Maintain Billing Types.  
  Ensure that the billing document type used supports snapshot creation.  
  Check if the "Snapshot" indicator is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:  
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations for billing document processing and snapshot creation.
  
  
  
  Analyze system logs and dumps:  
  
  Use transaction ST22 to check for any short dumps related to the error.  
  Use SM21 and SM13 to check system logs and update errors.
  
  
  
  Debug or check custom code:  
  
  If there are user exits or BADIs implemented in billing document processing (e.g., USEREXIT_SAVE_DOCUMENT_PREPARE, USEREXIT_FILL_VBRK_VBRP), debug to see if custom code is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Recreate or reset the billing document snapshot:  
  
  Sometimes, deleting and recreating the snapshot (if possible) can help.  
  Use transaction VF03 to display the billing document and check the snapshot status.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:  
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the message number VF_DRAFT202 or the billing document number.  
  If the problem persists, consider raising an OSS message with SAP Support.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  VF01 – Create Billing Document  
  VF02 – Change Billing Document  
  VF03 – Display Billing Document  
  VOFA – Maintain Billing Types  
  ST22 – Dump Analysis  
  SM21 – System Log  
  SM13 – Update Requests
  
  
  
  Tables:  
  
  VBRK – Billing Document Header  
  VBRP – Billing Document Items  
  TVBT – Billing Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to billing document snapshot errors or VF_DRAFT202 message.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Incomplete or inconsistent billing document data, incorrect billing type config, authorization issues, or system errors.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify billing document data, check billing type config, ensure proper authorizations, analyze system logs, debug custom code, and consult SAP Notes.
  
  
  Related Transactions
  VF01, VF02, VF03, VOFA, ST22, SM21, SM13
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the billing document number or more context, I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.