How To Fix VT829 - Relevant billing type for partial settlement must be: Rel.to rebate = 'X'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 829

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

What causes this issue?

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

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 VT829 - Relevant billing type for partial settlement must be: Rel.to rebate = 'X' ?

  The SAP error message VT829 indicates that there is an issue with the billing type configuration related to partial settlements in the context of rebate agreements. Specifically, the error states that the relevant billing type for partial settlement must have the "Rel.to rebate" (Relevance to Rebate) field set to 'X'.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The billing type being used for the partial settlement does not have the "Relevance to Rebate" indicator set.
  The system is expecting a billing type that is configured to handle rebates, but the current billing type does not meet this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the billing type used for the partial settlement is correctly configured. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Billing Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code VOTXN (or navigate through the SAP menu: Logistics > Sales and Distribution > Billing > Billing Types).
  Find the billing type that you are using for the partial settlement.
  Check the settings for the billing type and ensure that the "Relevance to Rebate" field is set to 'X'.
  
  
  
  Modify Billing Type if Necessary:
  
  If the "Relevance to Rebate" field is not set to 'X', you will need to modify the billing type configuration.
  Set the "Relevance to Rebate" field to 'X' and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, try to execute the transaction that caused the error again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Rebate Agreements: In SAP, rebate agreements are used to manage and track rebates given to customers based on their purchasing behavior. The billing types associated with these agreements must be configured correctly to ensure proper processing.
  Partial Settlement: This refers to the process of settling a portion of the total rebate amount, which requires specific billing types that can handle such transactions.
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation related to Sales and Distribution (SD) and rebate processing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Sales and Distribution to further investigate the configuration and any related dependencies.