How To Fix VW237 - All deliveries in shipment & billed, some had already been billed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 237

• Message text: All deliveries in shipment & billed, some had already been billed

All deliveries in the shipment for which billing was possible have been
billed. However, the shipment contains some deliveries which have
already been billed or are not relevant for billing.
In this case, the system issues a warning.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW237 - All deliveries in shipment & billed, some had already been billed ?

  The SAP error message VW237 indicates that there are issues with the billing status of deliveries within a shipment. Specifically, it means that all deliveries in the shipment have been billed, but some of them had already been billed previously. This can occur in scenarios where there are multiple billing documents or when there are changes made to the delivery after it has been billed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Billing: The most common cause is that the system is trying to bill deliveries that have already been processed in a previous billing document.
  Changes to Deliveries: If changes were made to the delivery after it was billed, the system may not allow re-billing.
  Incomplete Billing Process: If the billing process was interrupted or not completed properly, it may lead to inconsistencies in the billing status.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are causing this error, particularly in the billing or delivery processing areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Billing Documents: Review the billing documents to see which deliveries have already been billed. You can do this by using transaction codes like VF03 (Display Billing Document) to check the status of the deliveries.
  Review Delivery Status: Use transaction code VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to check the status of the deliveries in the shipment. Ensure that the deliveries are in the correct status for billing.
  Correct Any Errors: If there are errors in the billing documents or deliveries, correct them. This may involve reversing a billing document or making necessary adjustments to the delivery.
  Reprocess Billing: If the deliveries are eligible for billing, you can attempt to reprocess the billing using transaction code VF01 (Create Billing Document) for the relevant deliveries.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team to investigate further, especially if it involves configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery), VF03 (Display Billing Document), and VF01 (Create Billing Document).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to billing and delivery processes to ensure that all steps are being followed correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VW237 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.