How To Fix VY134 - No invoicing party selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 134

• Message text: No invoicing party selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY134 - No invoicing party selected ?

  The SAP error message VY134 ("No invoicing party selected") typically occurs in the context of billing or invoicing processes within the SAP system, particularly in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the invoicing party for a transaction, which is necessary for generating an invoice.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The customer master data may not have the invoicing party defined correctly. This can happen if the customer is not set up properly in the system or if the relevant fields are not filled out.
  Sales Document Configuration: The sales document type being used may not be configured to determine the invoicing party correctly.
  Incomplete Sales Order: The sales order or delivery document may be incomplete or missing necessary information that defines the invoicing party.
  Partner Determination Procedure: The partner determination procedure may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the invoicing party.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD03 for general data or VD03 for sales area data).
  Ensure that the invoicing party is correctly defined in the partner functions. The invoicing party should be specified in the sales area data.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the sales document type being used (transaction code VOTXN).
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly assigned to the sales document type.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the partner determination procedure settings (transaction code VOPA).
  Ensure that the invoicing party is included in the partner determination procedure and that the relevant condition records are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Order or Delivery:
  
  Review the sales order or delivery document for completeness. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out, especially those related to the customer and partner functions.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, try creating a new sales order or delivery with a different customer to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is specific to a particular customer or document.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03 / VD03: Display Customer Master
  VOTXN: Sales Document Types Configuration
  VOPA: Partner Determination Procedure Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner determination and invoicing processes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Sales and Distribution module.