How To Fix VT828 - Relevant billing type for partial settlement must be: Rel.to rebate = 'C'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 828

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

What causes this issue?

The following settings must be made for the relevant billing type, for
example B3 for partial delivery:
Rebate settlement = 'C'
Select Subject to volume-based rebate indicator

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT828 - Relevant billing type for partial settlement must be: Rel.to rebate = 'C' ?

  The SAP error message VT828 indicates that there is an issue with the billing type configuration related to partial settlements in the context of rebates. Specifically, the error states that the relevant billing type for partial settlement must have the rebate relationship set to 'C'.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  The billing type being used for the partial settlement does not have the correct configuration for rebate processing.
  The billing type is not set up to handle partial settlements correctly, particularly in relation to rebate agreements.
  The system is expecting a specific billing type that is configured to handle rebates, but the current billing type does not meet this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Billing Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code VOTXN (or VOTX for billing type configuration).
  Look for the billing type that you are using for the partial settlement.
  Ensure that the "Rel. to Rebate" field is set to 'C' (which indicates that it is relevant for rebates).
  
  
  
  Modify Billing Type:
  
  If the billing type is not set correctly, you may need to modify it. Change the "Rel. to Rebate" field to 'C' if it is not already set.
  Save the changes and ensure that the billing type is now configured to handle partial settlements related to rebates.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Billing Type:
  
  If the current billing type cannot be modified or is not appropriate for your scenario, consider using a different billing type that is already configured correctly for rebates and partial settlements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant to ensure that you are using the correct billing types and configurations for your specific business processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the partial settlement can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Rebate Agreements: Understand how rebate agreements work in SAP and how they relate to billing types.
  Partial Settlement: Familiarize yourself with the concept of partial settlements in the context of billing and how they interact with rebate processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VT828 error and ensure that your billing processes related to rebates and partial settlements function correctly.