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

VF_MEV028 - Overview

• 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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VF_MEV028 - Details

• 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