How To Fix AH631 - Specify the length of the period-end billing period

AH631 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 631

• Message text: Specify the length of the period-end billing period

What causes this issue?

You have defined a period-end billing. In doing so, you must specify
the number of periods over which the period-end billing is to be
carried out.

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?

Specify the number of periods.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH631 - Specify the length of the period-end billing period ?

  The SAP error message AH631, which states "Specify the length of the period-end billing period," typically occurs in the context of billing processes, particularly when dealing with period-end billing in SAP Convergent Charging or similar modules. This error indicates that the system requires a specification of the billing period's length, which is essential for processing billing correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The billing period length may not be defined in the system settings or configuration for the billing type you are using.
  Incorrect Input: The user may not have provided the necessary details regarding the billing period length when attempting to execute a billing run.
  System Settings: There may be a misconfiguration in the billing settings or parameters that govern how billing periods are defined and processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the SPRO transaction).
  Ensure that the billing period length is defined for the billing type you are working