Symptom
When attempting to create a billing document, the error "For down-payment requirements, only billing rule 4 or 5 can be used" occurs.
Environment
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
Reproducing the Issue
- Open App "Create billing documents - VF01".
- Select Billing Type DPR1.
- Enter SD Document Number and save. A pop-up will appear: "No billing documents were created. Please see log."
- Click on "Log".
- Observe the error message: "For down-payment requirements, only billing rule 4 or 5 can be used. message VF217".
Cause
Missing configuration in SSCUI Maintain Date Category for Billing Plan Type.
Resolution
- Access SSCUI Maintain Date Category for Billing Plan Type.
- Select the billing plan type (for example, 01 - Milestone Billing).
- Maintain billing rule 4 or 5 for the selected billing plan type.
See Also
Refer to: SAP Help Portal for further guidance on SSCUI configuration.
Keywords
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