How To Fix VF_MEV022 - Billing type &1 is not allowed for period-end reset (intercompany)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF_MEV - Billing Period-End Valuation

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Billing type &1 is not allowed for period-end reset (intercompany)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF_MEV022 - Billing type &1 is not allowed for period-end reset (intercompany) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VF_MEV022: Billing type &1 is not allowed for period-end reset (intercompany)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the period-end reset process for intercompany billing when the system encounters a billing type that is not configured or allowed for the period-end reset procedure.
  
  The period-end reset process is used in intercompany billing scenarios to reset or clear open items between company codes at the end of a period.
  Certain billing document types (billing types) are allowed or configured for this reset process.
  If a billing type that is not included in the allowed list is processed during the reset, the system throws this error.
  This usually means the billing type used in the intercompany billing document is not maintained in the customizing settings for period-end reset.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and maintain the allowed billing types for period-end reset in the customizing settings.
  Steps:
  
  
  Check the billing type causing the error:
  
  The error message will show the billing type (e.g., F2, L2, etc.) that is not allowed.
  
  
  Maintain allowed billing types for period-end reset:
  
  
  Go to SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG):
  
  SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Billing -> Intercompany Billing -> Period-End Reset -> Define Billing Types Allowed for Period-End Reset
  
  
  Transaction code (if available):
  
  You can also use transaction OVL2 or navigate via SPRO.
  
  
  
  
  Add the billing type to the allowed list:  
  
  Add the billing type &1 (from the error message) to the list of billing types allowed for period-end reset.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run the period-end reset process:
  
  After maintaining the billing type, execute the period-end reset again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Period-End Reset in Intercompany Billing:
  
  This process is used to clear open items between company codes by resetting the intercompany billing documents at the end of a period.
  
  
  Billing Types:
  
  Billing types define the characteristics of billing documents (e.g., invoice, credit memo). Not all billing types are suitable for period-end reset.
  
  
  Customizing Path:
  
  SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Billing -> Intercompany Billing -> Period-End Reset -> Define Billing Types Allowed for Period-End Reset
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to intercompany billing and period-end reset if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error
  VF_MEV022: Billing type &1 not allowed for period-end reset (intercompany)
  
  
  Cause
  Billing type used is not configured for period-end reset in intercompany billing.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the billing type in customizing under allowed billing types for period-end reset.
  
  
  Transaction
  SPRO (IMG) path or transaction OVL2 for billing type maintenance.
  
  
  Process
  Add billing type ? Save ? Re-run period-end reset.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the billing type &1 from the error message or the scenario details.