How To Fix VT012 - Please use transaction 'VFBS' to maintain next screen processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Please use transaction 'VFBS' to maintain next screen processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT012 - Please use transaction 'VFBS' to maintain next screen processing ?

  The SAP error message VT012 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the next screen processing for billing documents. This error typically arises when the system is unable to determine the next screen to be displayed after a certain action, such as creating or processing a billing document.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires specific settings for the next screen processing in the billing document flow, and these settings have not been properly maintained. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the billing document processing settings.
  The next screen processing settings for the billing type are not defined.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the required configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VT012 error, you need to maintain the next screen processing settings using transaction VFBS. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Transaction VFBS:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and enter the transaction code VFBS in the command field.
  
  
  
  Maintain Next Screen Processing:
  
  In the VFBS screen, you will see options to maintain the next screen processing for billing documents.
  Select the appropriate billing type for which you are encountering the error.
  Define the next screen processing settings as required. This may involve specifying the next screen to be displayed after the current action.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Process:
  
  Go back to the transaction that was causing the error and try to execute it again to see if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on configuring next screen processing for billing documents.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VT012 error and ensure that the next screen processing is correctly configured for your billing documents.