How To Fix VT823 - Relevant billing type for final settlement must be: Rel. to rebate ='X'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 823

• Message text: Relevant billing type for final settlement must be: Rel. to rebate ='X'

What causes this issue?

The billing type, with which this rebate settlement is billed, must
have the following settings in Customizing:
Subject to volume-based rebate = 'X'.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT823 - Relevant billing type for final settlement must be: Rel. to rebate ='X' ?

  The SAP error message VT823 indicates that there is an issue with the billing type configuration related to rebate settlements. Specifically, it suggests that the billing type for the final settlement must be set to a value that is relevant to rebates (indicated by the flag 'Rel. to rebate' being set to 'X').
  Cause:
  
  Billing Type Configuration: The billing type you are trying to use for the final settlement is not configured to be relevant for rebates. This means that the system does not recognize it as a valid billing type for processing rebate settlements.
  Incorrect Billing Document: The billing document you are trying to create or process may not be using the correct billing type that is associated with rebate settlements.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the customer or the rebate agreement that are causing the system to reject the billing type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Billing Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for billing types in SAP (Transaction code: VOTXN or V/06).
  Look for the billing type you are using and check if the "Rel. to rebate" indicator is set to 'X'. If it is not, you may need to create a new billing type or modify the existing one to include this setting.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Billing Type:
  
  Ensure that you are using a billing type that is specifically designated for rebate settlements. This may involve changing the billing type in your transaction to one that is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data and rebate agreements to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no inconsistencies that could be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on how to configure billing types for rebate settlements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the billing process can be completed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Rebate Agreements: Understand how rebate agreements work in SAP and how they are linked to billing types.
  Billing Document Types: Familiarize yourself with the different billing document types and their configurations in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on rebate billing configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) for further assistance.