How To Fix VF_MEV030 - Billing type for period-end posting requires a posting block

VF_MEV030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF_MEV - Billing Period-End Valuation

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Billing type for period-end posting requires a posting block

What causes this issue?

The calculation details of the period-end posting are stored in a
billing document. Initially, this billing document is not released to
accounting. The system releases the billing document to accounting in
the final step of the period-end valuation process, that is<(>,<)> when
the accrual document is approved. Therefore<(>,<)> the billing types for
period-end posting require a posting block.

System Response

The system forces you to enter a posting block.
The system considers a billing type as a period-end posting if the
extension of the SD document category is f001 or f003<(>,<)> and a
billing type for cancellation is assigned.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VF_MEV030 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  VF_MEV030 – Billing type for period-end posting requires a posting block
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the billing document posting process, specifically in period-end closing activities. The billing type configured for period-end posting in your SAP system requires that the billing document be blocked for posting (i.e., a posting block must be set). If the billing type is set to require a posting block but the billing document does not have this block, the system raises this error.
  In other words, the billing type configuration in transaction VOFA or VOTXN (where billing types are maintained) has a setting that mandates a posting block for period-end postings, but the billing document being processed does not have the posting block flag set.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Billing Type: Defines the characteristics of billing documents (e.g., invoice, credit memo).
  Period-End Posting: Special postings done at the end of a period, often for accruals, adjustments, or statistical postings.
  Posting Block: A flag