How To Fix VF_MEV034 - Enter billing type for cancellation if &1 is not a cancellation itself

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF_MEV - Billing Period-End Valuation

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Enter billing type for cancellation if &1 is not a cancellation itself

What causes this issue?

The extensions of the SD document category f001 and f003 are used for
period-end postings and cancellations of period-end resets. Analogously,
extensions f002 and f004 are used for period-end resets and
cancellations of period-end postings.
Period-end postings or resets require a billing type for cancellation.
Conversely, billing types for cancellation do not have to have that.

System Response

The system reminds you not to forget the billing type for cancellation
for a period-end posting or reset.

How to fix this error?

If the billing type is intended to be a period-end posting or reset,
enter a suitable billing type for cancellation.
If the billing type is intended to be a cancellation, ignore the
warning.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF_MEV034 - Enter billing type for cancellation if &1 is not a cancellation itself ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VF_MEV034: Enter billing type for cancellation if &1 is not a cancellation itself
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the billing document cancellation process in SAP. Specifically, when you try to cancel a billing document, the system expects you to enter a billing type for the cancellation document if the original billing document type (&1) is not itself a cancellation type.
  
  In SAP, billing documents have types (e.g., invoice, credit memo, cancellation).
  When canceling a billing document, the system needs to know which billing type to use for the cancellation document.
  If the original billing document is not already a cancellation document, the system cannot automatically determine the cancellation billing type.
  Therefore, it prompts you to explicitly enter the billing type for the cancellation.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During the cancellation of a billing document (transaction VF11 or via billing document cancellation process).
  The original billing document type is not configured as a cancellation type.
  The system requires a billing type for the cancellation document but none was provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Billing Type for Cancellation:
  
  When prompted by the error, enter the appropriate billing type for the cancellation document.
  This billing type should be configured as a cancellation billing type in your system.
  
  
  
  Check Billing Type Configuration:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Billing Documents ? Maintain Billing Types.
  Verify that the billing type you want to use for cancellation is properly configured.
  Ensure that the billing type for the original document has a corresponding cancellation billing type assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Cancellation Billing Types:
  
  In the billing type configuration, assign the cancellation billing type to the original billing type.
  This allows the system to automatically pick the cancellation billing type during cancellation.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction:
  
  Use transaction VF11 to cancel billing documents.
  If you are using a custom program or interface, ensure it passes the cancellation billing type correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Billing Types: Define the nature of billing documents (e.g., invoice, credit memo, cancellation).
  Cancellation Billing Type: A special billing type used to reverse or cancel an existing billing document.
  Customization: Proper configuration in IMG is essential to avoid this error.
  Related Notes: Check SAP Notes related to billing document cancellation for any system-specific fixes or updates.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: No billing type entered for cancellation when the original billing document is not a cancellation type.
  Solution: Enter the correct cancellation billing type or configure the system to assign it automatically.
  Where to Configure: SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Maintain Billing Types.
  
  
  If you need help with the exact configuration steps or transaction codes, feel free to ask!