How To Fix VPKGUI027 - Cannot create a billing request. Use the Release Billing Proposal app.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPKGUI - Sales Pricing, Interface

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Cannot create a billing request. Use the Release Billing Proposal app.

What causes this issue?

This sales order has been created using the Create Customer Project app.

System Response

Processing stopped.

How to fix this error?

Please use the Release Billing Proposal app to create corresponding
billing requests for this sales order.

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.

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  Error Message
  VPKGUI027: Cannot create a billing request. Use the Release Billing Proposal app.
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to create a billing request directly from a delivery or sales document, but the system is configured to require that billing proposals be released first before billing requests can be created.
  In other words, the billing process in your SAP system is set up with an intermediate step where billing proposals must be reviewed and released using the Release Billing Proposal app (or transaction) before you can generate billing requests. Attempting to bypass this step results in the VPKGUI027 error.
  This is common in scenarios where billing is controlled tightly, for example:
  
  To ensure billing proposals are checked for correctness before billing.
  To allow multiple billing proposals to be consolidated or adjusted.
  To comply with business processes requiring approval before billing.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Use the Release Billing Proposal app:
  
  Instead of creating a billing request directly, first run the Release Billing Proposal app.
  Review and release the billing proposals.
  Once released, you can then create billing requests from these proposals.
  
  
  
  Steps to resolve:
  
  Go to the SAP Fiori Launchpad or SAP GUI.
  Open the Release Billing Proposal app (Fiori) or use transaction VF44 (classic SAP GUI).
  Find the billing proposals related to your delivery or sales document.
  Release the billing proposals.
  After release, proceed to create billing requests (e.g., via transaction VF01 or the corresponding app).
  
  
  
  Check configuration if needed:
  
  If your business process does not require billing proposals to be released first, check the billing configuration.
  The relevant setting is in SD Billing under Billing Document -> Billing Request -> Define Billing Request Types or related billing control settings.
  You may need to adjust the billing process to allow direct creation of billing requests if appropriate.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VF44 – Release Billing Proposal
  VF01 – Create Billing Document (including billing requests)
  VF04 – Billing Due List (to create billing proposals)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Billing Process and Billing Proposals.
  SAP Notes related to billing proposal release and billing request creation.
  
  
  
  Business Process Context:
  
  Billing proposals are intermediate documents that allow review and approval before billing.
  This process is often used in industries with complex billing requirements or where billing must be controlled tightly.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Billing proposals must be released before billing requests can be created.
  
  
  Solution
  Use the Release Billing Proposal app (VF44) to release proposals, then create billing requests.
  
  
  Related Info
  Transactions VF44, VF01, VF04; billing configuration settings; SAP billing process documentation.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps in your SAP system or adjusting configuration, please provide your SAP version and billing process details.