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Message type: E = Error
Message class: VF_MEV - Billing Period-End Valuation
Message number: 006
Message text: Cancelation of billing document &1 not allowed
Period-end valuation is active for the company code.
The system cancels billing documents of billing category <LS>Period-End
Valuation </>(<LB>M</>) automatically.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
VF_MEV006
- Cancelation of billing document &1 not allowed ?Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VF_MEV006: "Cancelation of billing document &1 not allowed":
Error Message
VF_MEV006: Cancelation of billing document &1 not allowed
Cause
This error occurs when you try to cancel (reverse) a billing document in SAP, but the system does not allow the cancellation due to one or more of the following reasons:
Billing Document Already Settled or Cleared:
- The billing document has already been settled or cleared in financial accounting, making reversal impossible.
Subsequent Document Exists:
- A subsequent document (e.g., credit memo, debit memo, or invoice correction) has already been created referencing this billing document.
Document Status Does Not Allow Cancellation:
- The billing document is in a status that does not permit cancellation, such as being blocked or already reversed.
Billing Document is Part of a Collective Invoice or Group Billing:
- If the billing document is part of a collective invoice or group billing document, individual cancellation might not be allowed.
Billing Document is Finalized or Locked:
- The document might be locked due to archiving, or final settlement processes.
Customizing or User Exits:
- Custom logic or user exits might restrict cancellation based on business rules.
Solution
To resolve this error, follow these steps:
Check Document Status:
- Use transaction VF03 to display the billing document.
- Check the status tab to see if the document is blocked, reversed, or settled.
Check for Subsequent Documents:
- Use transaction VF03 or VF05 to check if credit memos or debit memos exist for this billing document.
- If subsequent documents exist, you may need to cancel those first.
Check Financial Accounting Status:
- Verify if the billing document has been cleared or settled in FI (transaction FB03).
- If cleared, reversal might not be possible or requires special handling.
Check Collective Billing:
- If the billing document is part of a collective invoice, cancel the collective invoice instead of the individual document.
Use Correct Cancellation Transaction:
- Use transaction VF11 to cancel billing documents.
- Ensure you have the necessary authorizations.
Check Customizing Settings:
- Review billing document types and cancellation settings in SPRO under:
Sales and Distribution -> Billing -> Billing Documents -> Maintain Billing Document Types
- Ensure cancellation is allowed for the billing document type.
Consult with FI/CO Team:
- If the document is settled in FI, coordinate with finance to reverse or handle the document properly.
Check for Archiving or Locking:
- If the document is archived or locked, you may need to unarchive or unlock it before cancellation.
Additional Information
Transaction Codes:
SAP Notes:
Authorization:
Business Process:
Aspect | Details |
---|---|
Cause | Billing document status or related documents prevent cancellation. |
Solution | Check document status, subsequent documents, FI clearing, use VF11, review customizing. |
Related T-Codes | VF11, VF03, VF05, FB03 |
Notes | Check SAP Notes and authorization settings. |
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