How To Fix VY136 - Invoicing party &1: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Invoicing party &1: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY136 - Invoicing party &1: &2 ?

  The SAP error message VY136 typically indicates an issue related to the invoicing party in a sales document. The message format usually looks like this: "Invoicing party &1: &2," where &1 and &2 represent specific identifiers or descriptions related to the invoicing party.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The invoicing party may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect master data for the customer or vendor.
  
  
  Missing Partner Function: The partner function for the invoicing party may not be assigned correctly in the sales document. This can happen if the partner determination procedure is not set up properly.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the customer not being marked as a valid invoicing party.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the invoicing party data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VY136 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the customer or vendor master data to ensure that the invoicing party is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the invoicing party is marked as valid and active.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Functions:
  
  Check the sales document to ensure that the invoicing party is correctly assigned in the partner functions.
  Go to the sales order or billing document and check the partner tab to see if the invoicing party is listed correctly.
  
  
  
  Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Review the partner determination procedure assigned to the sales document type. Ensure that the invoicing party is included in the procedure and that the determination rules are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the invoicing party data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VD03 (Display Customer), VD02 (Change Customer), or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to check and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Customizations: If your organization has customizations in place, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard partner determination process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the VY136 error in SAP.