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How To Fix VF_MEV005 - Creation of bill. doc. for billing type &1 is not allowed


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VF_MEV - Billing Period-End Valuation

  • Message number: 005

  • Message text: Creation of bill. doc. for billing type &1 is not allowed

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  • What causes this issue?

    Period-end valuation is active for the company code.

    System Response

    The
    system creates billing documents of billing category <LS>Period-End
    Valuation </>(<LB>M</>) automatically.

    How to fix this error?

    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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF_MEV005 - Creation of bill. doc. for billing type &1 is not allowed ?

    The SAP error message:

    VF_MEV005: Creation of bill. doc. for billing type &1 is not allowed


    Cause:

    This error occurs when you try to create a billing document using a billing type that is not allowed or not configured for the particular sales document or billing scenario. Essentially, the system is preventing the creation of a billing document because the billing type you are using is either:

    • Not assigned to the sales document type or sales area.
    • Not allowed in the current billing process.
    • Missing necessary configuration in the billing type settings.
    • The billing type is restricted due to business rules or custom validations.

    Solution:

    To resolve this error, you need to check and adjust the configuration and usage of the billing type:

    1. Check Billing Type Configuration:

      • Go to transaction SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Billing Documents ? Maintain Billing Types.
      • Verify that the billing type you are trying to use is properly configured.
      • Check if the billing type is active and allowed for the sales document type and sales area.
    2. Check Assignment of Billing Type to Sales Document Type:

      • In SPRO, verify the assignment of billing types to sales document types.
      • Ensure that the billing type is allowed for the sales document type you are billing.
    3. Check Billing Type Usage in Billing Process:

      • Some billing types are restricted to certain billing processes (e.g., invoice, credit memo, pro forma invoice).
      • Verify that the billing type is valid for the billing scenario you are executing.
    4. Check User Exits or Custom Validations:

      • Sometimes, custom code or user exits (e.g., in billing document creation) may restrict certain billing types.
      • Review any custom developments that might block the billing type.
    5. Check Authorization:

      • Ensure the user has the necessary authorization to create billing documents with the specified billing type.
    6. Check Document Flow and Status:

      • Sometimes, the billing document cannot be created if the preceding documents are not in the correct status or if billing has already been done.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:

      • VF01: Create Billing Document
      • VTFL: Maintain Billing Types
      • SPRO: IMG Configuration
    • SAP Notes:

      • Check SAP Notes related to billing type restrictions or errors with billing document creation.
    • Common Billing Types:

      • F2: Invoice
      • G2: Credit Memo
      • L2: Pro Forma Invoice
    • Typical Scenario:

      • Trying to create a credit memo billing document with a billing type that is only configured for invoices.

    Summary:

    The error "VF_MEV005 Creation of bill. doc. for billing type &1 is not allowed" means the billing type you are using is not permitted for the billing document creation in the current context. Review and correct the billing type configuration and assignment to resolve the issue.

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