How To Fix VF_MEV028 - Billing type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF_MEV - Billing Period-End Valuation

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Billing type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF_MEV028 - Billing type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message:
  VF_MEV028: Billing type &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to process a billing document or transaction with a billing type that is not defined or does not exist in the system. The placeholder &1 will be replaced by the actual billing type code that the system could not find.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The billing type used in the transaction is incorrect or mistyped.
  The billing type has not been created or configured in the system.
  The billing type is not assigned to the relevant sales area or document type.
  Custom billing types have not been properly maintained in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Billing Type:
  
  Verify the billing type code used in the transaction.
  Ensure it is the correct billing type intended for the process.
  
  
  
  Maintain Billing Type in SAP:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Billing Documents ? Define Billing Types.
  Check if the billing type exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new billing type with the required settings.
  
  
  
  Assign Billing Type to Sales Area:
  
  Ensure the billing type is assigned to the relevant sales area and document type.
  This can be checked in the IMG under Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Billing Documents ? Assign Billing Types to Sales Areas.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Billing Types:
  
  Verify all necessary customizing steps for billing types are completed, including number ranges, output types, and pricing procedures if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If custom code or user exits are involved in determining billing types, verify that the logic is correct and returns valid billing types.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  VF01 - Create Billing Document
  VF02 - Change Billing Document
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  OVAK - Define Billing Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to billing type configuration if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Billing Types and their configuration.
  SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) module documentation.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VF_MEV028 indicates that the billing type used in the billing process does not exist in the system. The solution is to verify and maintain the billing type in the system customizing, ensure it is correctly assigned, and check any custom logic that might affect billing type determination.