How To Fix VI120 - Billing type & for billing document & not contained in Table TVFK

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VI - Sales Document Indices

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Billing type & for billing document & not contained in Table TVFK

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VI120 - Billing type & for billing document & not contained in Table TVFK ?

  The SAP error message VI120 indicates that the billing type specified in the billing document is not found in the table TVFK. This table contains the definitions of billing types in the SAP system, and if a billing type is not defined there, the system cannot process the billing document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Billing Type: The billing type specified in the document does not exist in the TVFK table. This could happen if the billing type was never created or if it was deleted.
  Configuration Issues: The billing type may not have been properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant sales area or document type.
  Transport Issues: If the billing type was recently created or modified in a development environment and not transported to the production environment, it may not be available in the production system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Billing Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code VOTXN or SPRO and navigate to the configuration for billing types.
  Ensure that the billing type in question is defined and properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Billing Type:
  
  If the billing type does not exist, you may need to create it. Use the transaction code VOTXN to create a new billing type.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the billing type is assigned to the correct sales area. This can be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the billing type was created in a development environment, ensure that the transport request containing the billing type has been successfully imported into the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations related to billing types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VOTXN: Configuration of Billing Types
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TVFK: Table for Billing Document Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to billing types and configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.