How To Fix VF_MEV033 - Billing type &1 can only be processed within period end valuation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF_MEV - Billing Period-End Valuation

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Billing type &1 can only be processed within period end valuation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF_MEV033 - Billing type &1 can only be processed within period end valuation ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VF_MEV033: Billing type &1 can only be processed within period end valuation
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the billing document you are trying to process is linked to a billing type that is configured to be processed only during the Period-End Valuation (PEV) run. In SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), certain billing types are restricted to be created or processed only during the PEV process to ensure correct integration with Controlling (CO) and Profitability Analysis (CO-PA).
  The system checks the billing type and if you try to create or process such a billing document outside the PEV run, it throws this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Period-End Valuation (PEV) is a process in SAP that performs valuation of sales orders and deliveries at period end to calculate accurate profitability.
  Some billing types (e.g., statistical billing types or special billing types used for PEV) are designed to be created only during this PEV run.
  Attempting to create or process these billing types manually or outside the PEV run is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Billing Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Billing Documents ? Define Billing Types.
  Identify the billing type &1 (the one mentioned in the error).
  Check if the billing type is flagged for processing only during PEV.
  
  
  
  Process Billing via PEV:
  
  Instead of manually creating the billing document, run the Period-End Valuation process.
  Use transaction KEU5 (Period-End Valuation) or the relevant PEV transaction configured in your system.
  The system will generate the billing documents of this type during the PEV run.
  
  
  
  If Manual Billing is Required:
  
  If business requires manual billing for this billing type, consult with your SAP SD/CO consultant.
  It may require changing the billing type configuration to allow manual processing (not recommended without understanding the impact on CO/CO-PA).
  Alternatively, use a different billing type that allows manual processing.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization and Period Status:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area and sales organization periods are open for posting.
  Sometimes, period closure or authorization issues can cause similar errors.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction KEU5: Period-End Valuation run.
  Billing Type Configuration: SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Billing Documents ? Define Billing Types.
  Integration with CO/CO-PA: PEV ensures that billing documents are valuated correctly for profitability analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to PEV and billing types if you encounter issues.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error means you are trying to process a billing type that is restricted to PEV.
  Solution is to run the Period-End Valuation process to generate such billing documents.
  Manual processing is not allowed unless configuration is changed.
  
  
  If you need help with the exact configuration or running PEV, please provide your SAP system version and more details about the billing type.