How To Fix VT816 - Billing quantity 'F' must be used for item category billing relevance 'F'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Billing quantity 'F' must be used for item category billing relevance 'F'

&CAUSE& In invoice-receipt related billing for third-party processing,
the following must be taken into consideration: You must check the
billing reference for the item category, if this is 'F' (structure of
billing index for invoice receipt). The billing quantity 'F' must be in
Customizing, for copying control. (Invoiced receipt quantity - billing
quantity). The billing index is first put together via the invoice
receipt. &SYSTEM_RESPONSE& &WHAT_TO_DO& &SYS_ADMIN&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT816 - Billing quantity 'F' must be used for item category billing relevance 'F' ?

  The SAP error message VT816 indicates that there is a mismatch in the billing quantity type for a specific item category in a billing document. The error message specifically states that the billing quantity 'F' (which typically stands for "fixed quantity") must be used for item categories that have a billing relevance set to 'F'.
  Cause:
  
  Item Category Configuration: The item category in question is configured to require a fixed billing quantity, but the billing document is attempting to use a different quantity type (e.g., variable or other types).
  Billing Document Data: The data entered in the billing document does not match the expected billing quantity type for the item category.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or customer master data may have incorrect settings that lead to this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the item category in the SAP system (Transaction code: VOV7).
  Verify that the billing relevance is set correctly and that it requires a fixed quantity.
  
  
  
  Review Billing Document:
  
  Open the billing document that generated the error and check the item details.
  Ensure that the billing quantity is set to 'F' (fixed) for the relevant item.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data:
  
  Check the material master and customer master data to ensure that they are configured correctly for the billing process.
  Make any necessary adjustments to ensure consistency with the item category requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for further details on item category settings and billing processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, create a new billing document to test if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VOV7 (Configure Item Categories)
  VF01 (Create Billing Document)
  VF02 (Change Billing Document)
  VF03 (Display Billing Document)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Exits and Enhancements: If custom logic is implemented in the billing process, review any user exits or enhancements that may affect the billing quantity determination.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VT816 error and implement a solution to resolve it.