How To Fix AJ040 - Start of billing______: date: &1; time: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Start of billing______: date: &1; time: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ040 - Start of billing______: date: &1; time: &2 ?

  The SAP error message AJ040, which indicates "Start of billing: date: &1; time: &2," typically occurs in the context of billing processes within SAP, particularly in the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module. This error message usually signifies that there is an issue with the billing process, often related to the timing or scheduling of the billing run.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date/Time Settings: The date and time specified for the billing run may not be valid or may fall outside the acceptable range.
  Billing Period Issues: The billing period may not be correctly defined or may have conflicts with existing billing data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the billing module that are not set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Locks or Conflicts: There may be locks on the billing documents or conflicts with other processes that are preventing the billing run from starting.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like customer or