How To Fix AH326 - Doc. no. &1 / &2 (no period-end billing although ENDABRPE is the same)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 326

• Message text: Doc. no. &1 / &2 (no period-end billing although ENDABRPE is the same)

What causes this issue?

Inconsistency:
The two specified documents with the same ENDABRPE = 'End of billing
period' were found. One of these documents should have represented
period-end billing. This, however, is not the case.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH326 - Doc. no. &1 / &2 (no period-end billing although ENDABRPE is the same) ?

  The SAP error message AH326 indicates that there is an issue with period-end billing for a specific document. The message typically states that there is no period-end billing for the specified document number and that the ENDABRPE (end of billing period) is the same, which suggests that the system is expecting a billing process to occur but it has not.
  Cause:
  
  Billing Period Configuration: The billing period may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to incorrect settings in the billing type or the billing plan.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for period-end billing. For example, it might be incomplete or not yet released for billing.
  Missing Data: Required data for billing might be missing or incorrect, preventing the system from processing the billing.
  Custom Logic: There may be custom logic or user exits that are preventing the billing from being executed as expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Billing Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the billing type and billing plan to ensure they are set up correctly. Make sure that the billing period is defined properly.
  Document Status Review: Check the status of the document in question. Ensure that it is complete and ready for billing. If necessary, change the status to allow for billing.
  Data Validation: Validate that all required data for the billing document is present and correct. This includes checking for any missing fields or incorrect entries.
  Review Custom Logic: If there are any custom enhancements or user exits related to billing, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to billing and the specific error message for additional insights or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like VF04 (Collective Billing) or VF01 (Create Billing Document) to check the status of billing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the AH326 error and implement a solution to resolve it.