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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF_MEV030 - Billing type for period-end posting requires a posting block ?

  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 that prevents the billing document from being posted to accounting until the block is removed.
  
  The system expects that for certain billing types, period-end postings should only be done if the billing document is blocked from posting to FI (Financial Accounting). This is a control to ensure that only documents that are not yet posted to accounting are processed in period-end activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Billing Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction VOFA or VOTXN.
  Find the billing type used in the period-end posting.
  Check the setting related to "Posting Block Required" or similar.
  If the business process does not require a posting block, you may adjust this setting accordingly.
  
  
  
  Set Posting Block on Billing Document:
  
  If the billing type requires a posting block, ensure that the billing document has the posting block set.
  You can set the posting block manually in the billing document header (transaction VF02).
  Alternatively, adjust the process that creates the billing document to set the posting block automatically if needed.
  
  
  
  Review Period-End Posting Process:
  
  Verify if the period-end posting program or transaction is correctly handling posting blocks.
  Ensure that only billing documents with posting blocks are selected for period-end posting.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, SAP releases notes or patches related to billing and period-end posting issues.
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to message VF_MEV030.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VF01 – Create Billing Document
  VF02 – Change Billing Document (to set posting block)
  VOFA – Maintain Billing Types
  VOTXN – Billing Type Configuration
  VF44 – Period-End Billing (if applicable)
  
  
  
  SAP Tables:
  
  TVBT – Billing Types
  VBRK – Billing Document Header (field for posting block: FAKSP)
  
  
  
  Posting Block Field:
  
  In billing document header (VBRK), the field FAKSP indicates the posting block status.
  Values:
  
  Blank = No block
  'X' = Blocked
  
  
  
  
  
  Business Impact:
  
  Without the posting block, period-end postings might post documents prematurely or incorrectly.
  Ensuring the posting block aligns with billing type settings prevents posting errors and accounting inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VF_MEV030 indicates a mismatch between the billing type configuration and the posting block status of the billing document during period-end posting. To resolve it, either adjust the billing type settings to not require a posting block or ensure the billing documents have the posting block set before period-end posting.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the billing type used, the process triggering the error, and screenshots or logs if available.