How To Fix VF_PRC_API032 - Header Structure could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF_PRC_API - Messages for Pricing API

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Header Structure could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF_PRC_API032 - Header Structure could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message VF_PRC_API032: Header Structure could not be determined typically occurs during billing document processing, especially when using the Billing Document Processing API (SD_BILLING_DOCUMENT_CREATE) or related function modules.
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate header structure for the billing document being processed.
  This usually happens because the billing type or document type is missing, incorrect, or not properly maintained in the customizing.
  It can also occur if the input data to the API or function module is incomplete or inconsistent, particularly the header data.
  Another cause might be a missing or incorrect billing type configuration in transaction VOFA or related customizing.
  Sometimes, the error arises if the program or user exit expects a certain structure or data that is not provided.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Billing Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction VOFA (Maintain Billing Types).
  Verify that the billing type used in the process is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the billing type has the correct header structure assigned.
  
  
  
  Verify Input Data:
  
  When calling the billing API (e.g., SD_BILLING_DOCUMENT_CREATE), ensure that the header data is correctly filled.
  The structure VBRK (billing document header) or equivalent should be properly populated.
  Check that the billing type (Fkart) is passed correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Billing Document Types:
  
  Use transaction OVFL or VOFA to verify the assignment of billing document types and their header structures.
  Make sure the billing document type exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Debug the API Call:
  
  If you have access to the code, debug the function module or BAPI to see where it fails to determine the header structure.
  Check the logic that assigns the header structure based on billing type or other parameters.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP OSS Notes for this error message and your SAP version.
  Sometimes, SAP provides patches or corrections for known issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Function Modules / BAPIs:
  
  SD_BILLING_DOCUMENT_CREATE
  SD_BILLING_DOCUMENT_CREATE_FROM_DATA
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  VF01 - Create Billing Document
  VOFA - Maintain Billing Types
  OVFL - Define Billing Document Types
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TVFK - Billing Types
  VBRK - Billing Document Header
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Custom programs or enhancements calling billing APIs without proper header data.
  Incorrect or missing billing type in the input data.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in billing document types.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VF_PRC_API032 Header Structure could not be determined
  
  
  Cause
  Missing/incorrect billing type or header data; system cannot identify header structure
  
  
  Solution
  Verify billing type configuration (VOFA), ensure correct input data to billing API
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  VF01, VOFA, OVFL
  
  
  Related FM/BAPI
  SD_BILLING_DOCUMENT_CREATE, SD_BILLING_DOCUMENT_CREATE_FROM_DATA
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., the exact process, custom code, or transaction), I can help with more specific guidance.