How To Fix VF_MEV021 - Billing type &1 is not allowed for period-end processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF_MEV - Billing Period-End Valuation

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Billing type &1 is not allowed for period-end processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF_MEV021 - Billing type &1 is not allowed for period-end processing ?

  The SAP error message:
  VF_MEV021: Billing type &1 is not allowed for period-end processing
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the period-end processing (such as billing document settlement, revenue recognition, or other period-end billing runs) when the system encounters a billing type that is not configured or allowed for processing in the period-end program.
  In other words, the billing type specified (represented by &1 in the message) is not included in the list of billing types that the period-end processing program is set up to handle. This could be because:
  
  The billing type is not relevant for period-end processing.
  The billing type has not been maintained in the customizing settings for period-end processing.
  There is a configuration or master data inconsistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and adjust the configuration for period-end processing to include the billing type if it should be processed, or exclude it if it should not.
  Steps:
  
  
  Identify the billing type causing the error:
  
  The message will show the billing type code in place of &1.
  Check the billing document or process that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Check the period-end processing configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Period-End Processing ? Define Billing Types Allowed for Period-End Processing.
  Alternatively, check the relevant IMG node for the specific period-end process you are running (e.g., revenue recognition, billing document settlement).
  
  
  
  Maintain the billing type:
  
  If the billing type should be processed during period-end, add it to the allowed billing types list.
  If it should not be processed, ensure that the billing documents of this type are excluded or handled differently.
  
  
  
  Check user exits or custom code:
  
  Sometimes, custom enhancements or user exits might restrict certain billing types.
  Review any custom logic that might be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Re-run the period-end processing:
  
  After adjusting the configuration, rerun the period-end process to verify the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Period-End Processing in SD Billing:
  Period-end processing includes activities like billing document settlement, revenue recognition, and statistical billing. These processes often require specific billing types to be configured to ensure correct processing.
  
  
  Billing Types:
  Billing types define the characteristics of billing documents (e.g., invoice, credit memo, pro forma invoice). Not all billing types are relevant for every process.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VF04 - Billing Due List (period-end billing run)
  VF01 - Create Billing Document
  SPRO - Customizing for billing and period-end processing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to period-end processing and billing types if the problem persists.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on SD billing and period-end processing.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific billing type code or the context of the period-end process, I can help with more detailed instructions.