How To Fix AJ073 - The type of period-end billing was changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 073

• Message text: The type of period-end billing was changed

What causes this issue?

The type of period-end billing has been changed in the current
period-end billing period. The type of period-end billing currently
used was determined from the rate category &v1&. The period-end billing
period starts on &v2&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ073 - The type of period-end billing was changed ?

  The SAP error message AJ073, which states "The type of period-end billing was changed," typically occurs in the context of billing processes, particularly in the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Convergent Invoicing (SAP CI) modules. This error indicates that there has been a change in the billing type or configuration that affects how period-end billing is processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Changes: The most common cause of this error is a change in the configuration settings related to billing types or period-end billing processes. This could be due to updates in the system, changes made by users, or adjustments in business processes.
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies in the data related to billing types or if the billing type assigned to a contract or service has been modified, it can trigger this error.
  Master Data Issues: Changes in master data (like customer master, contract master, etc.) that affect billing types can also lead