How To Fix W_CB091 - Billing type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Billing type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB091 - Billing type &1 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB091: Billing type &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when the system tries to process or reference a billing type that is not defined or does not exist in the system configuration. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the billing type code that the system could not find.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The billing type used in a sales document or billing document is not maintained in the system.
  Custom or new billing types have not been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect billing type entered manually or through a program.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the billing type customizing.
  
  
  Explanation:
  Billing types in SAP define the characteristics and processing rules for billing documents (e.g., invoice, credit memo, debit memo). Each billing type must be configured in the system under the billing document types.
  If the system encounters a billing type that is not configured, it cannot proceed with billing processing, leading to this warning or error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Billing Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction VOFA (or SPRO path:
  
  SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Billing -> Billing Documents -> Maintain Billing Types).
  Verify if the billing type mentioned in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, create or maintain the billing type as required.
  
  
  
  Correct the Billing Type in the Document:
  
  If the billing type is incorrectly entered in the sales or billing document, correct it to a valid billing type.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Billing Types:
  
  Ensure that the billing type is properly configured with all necessary settings such as number ranges, output types, and document flow.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or Custom Code:
  
  If billing types are assigned or manipulated via user exits or custom programs, verify that the correct billing type is passed.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the billing type was recently created in a development system, ensure it has been transported to the production system.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VOFA – Maintain Billing Types
  VF01 – Create Billing Document
  VF02 – Change Billing Document
  SPRO – Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to billing types if the problem persists.
  Review SAP SD Billing configuration guides.
  
  
  
  Common Billing Types:
  
  F2 – Invoice
  G2 – Credit Memo
  L2 – Debit Memo
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error W_CB091 Billing type &1 does not exist indicates that the billing type referenced in the billing process is missing in the system configuration. To resolve it, verify and maintain the billing type in transaction VOFA or correct the billing type in the document.
  
  If you need help with specific steps or screenshots, feel free to ask!