How To Fix VF_MEV031 - Cancellation billing type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF_MEV - Billing Period-End Valuation

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Cancellation billing type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF_MEV031 - Cancellation billing type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message:
  VF_MEV031: Cancellation billing type &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create a cancellation billing document (credit memo) but the system cannot find the corresponding cancellation billing type in the configuration. In SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), every billing type (e.g., invoice, credit memo) must have a defined cancellation billing type. If this link is missing or incorrectly maintained, the system throws this error.
  For example, if you try to cancel an invoice with billing type F2, the system looks for the cancellation billing type assigned to F2. If none is maintained, the error appears.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Billing Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ?
  
  SAP Reference IMG ?
  
  Sales and Distribution ?
  
  Billing ?
  
  Billing Documents ?
  
  Maintain Billing Types
  
  
  
  Verify the Cancellation Billing Type:
  
  Find the billing type you are trying to cancel (e.g., F2).
  Check the field Cancellation Billing Type.
  If it is empty or incorrect, assign the correct cancellation billing type (e.g., G2 for credit memo).
  
  
  
  Save and Test:
  
  After maintaining the cancellation billing type, try to create the cancellation billing document again.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Billing types are key to controlling the billing process in SAP SD.
  Cancellation billing types are usually credit memo types linked to invoice types.
  Common standard billing types:
  
  F2 - Invoice
  G2 - Credit memo (cancellation of invoice)
  
  
  If you have custom billing types, ensure that their cancellation counterparts are properly configured.
  This error can also occur if the billing type is deleted or not transported correctly between systems.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  VF_MEV031 Cancellation billing type &1 does not exist
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect cancellation billing type assignment for the billing type being canceled
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the cancellation billing type in SPRO under Billing Types configuration
  
  
  Transaction
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Billing Documents ? Maintain Billing Types
  
  
  Common Billing Types
  Invoice: F2, Credit Memo: G2
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the billing type you are trying to cancel and the system environment (ECC, S/4HANA).