How To Fix VK188 - Billing type &1 is not assigned to order type &2

VK188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Billing type &1 is not assigned to order type &2

What causes this issue?

Billing type &V1& assigned to order type &V2& does not exist. The
reason is an incorrect assignment of billing type &V1& for
order-related billing within order type &V2&.

System Response

Order type &V2& cannot be assigned.

How to fix this error?

Make sure, order type &V2& is checked in Customizing. A valid entry
must exist in the field <LS>order-related billing type</>.
If necessary, select a different order type.

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VK188 - Details

• The SAP error message VK188, which states "Billing type &1 is not assigned to order type &2," typically occurs in the context of billing and sales order processing. This error indicates that the billing type you are trying to use is not configured to be associated with the specific order type in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The billing type you are attempting to use is not linked to the sales order type in the configuration settings of SAP.
  Incorrect Billing Type: The billing type may not be appropriate for the order type you are working with.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for billing types and order types may not have been completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the billing type is correctly assigned to the order type in the SAP configuration. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: