How To Fix VN2021 - No procedure assigned on header level. Billing category &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN2 - Output Class for RSNASTCK

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No procedure assigned on header level. Billing category &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN2021 - No procedure assigned on header level. Billing category & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VN2021 - No procedure assigned on header level. Billing category &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during billing document processing (e.g., invoice creation) when the system cannot find a pricing procedure assigned to the billing document header. The pricing procedure is essential for determining how prices, discounts, taxes, and surcharges are calculated in the billing document.
  Specifically, the error means:
  
  The billing document header does not have a valid pricing procedure assigned.
  The system tries to determine the pricing procedure based on the billing category (e.g., F2 for invoice, F8 for credit memo) but fails because the configuration is incomplete or missing.
  
  
  Where it happens:
  
  In transaction VF01 (Create Billing Document) or similar billing transactions.
  During pricing determination in billing.
  When the system looks up the pricing procedure via the billing type and sales area.
  
  
  Root causes:
  
  Missing or incorrect pricing procedure assignment in the customizing for billing.
  The billing type used in the document does not have a pricing procedure assigned.
  The sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) combination is not properly maintained for pricing procedure determination.
  The condition technique for pricing procedure determination is incomplete or missing.
  The billing category referenced in the error message is not linked to any pricing procedure.
  
  
  How to check and solve:
  1. Check the billing type and pricing procedure assignment:
  
  
  Go to SPRO ?
  
  Sales and Distribution ?
  
  Billing ?
  
  Billing Documents ?
  
  Pricing ?
  
  Assign Pricing Procedure to Billing Type
  
  
  Verify that the billing type used (e.g., F2, F8) has a pricing procedure assigned for the relevant sales area.
  
  
  2. Check the sales area and pricing procedure determination:
  
  
  Go to SPRO ?
  
  Sales and Distribution ?
  
  Basic Functions ?
  
  Pricing ?
  
  Pricing Control ?
  
  Define and Assign Pricing Procedures
  
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure is assigned correctly to the combination of sales organization, distribution channel, and division.
  
  
  3. Check condition records and access sequences:
  
  Verify that condition records exist for the pricing procedure.
  Check the access sequences and condition tables used in the pricing procedure.
  
  4. Check the billing category:
  
  The billing category is part of the billing type configuration.
  Make sure the billing category is correctly maintained and linked to the pricing procedure.
  
  
  Additional notes:
  
  The error message includes a placeholder "&" which usually shows the billing category or billing type causing the issue.
  Sometimes, the error can occur if a custom billing type is used but not fully configured.
  If you have multiple sales areas or divisions, ensure all relevant combinations are maintained.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details / Transaction / Path
  
  
  
  
  Error message
  VN2021 - No procedure assigned on header level
  
  
  Cause
  Missing pricing procedure assignment for billing category
  
  
  Main customizing path
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Pricing
  
  
  Key customizing nodes
  Assign Pricing Procedure to Billing Type
  
  
  Check sales area
  Assign Pricing Procedure to Sales Area
  
  
  Transaction to create billing
  VF01 (billing document creation)
  
  
  
  
  If you fix the assignment of the pricing procedure to the billing type and sales area, the error should be resolved.
  
  References:
  
  SAP Note 0002021 (example note number for VN2021)
  SAP Help Portal: Billing and Pricing Configuration
  SAP Community forums for similar issues with VN2021
  
  
  If you want, I can guide you step-by-step through the customizing or provide sample screenshots. Just let me know!