How To Fix AJ110 - Execute period-end billing first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 110

• Message text: Execute period-end billing first

What causes this issue?

You wish to bill the contract starting from &v1&. A period-end billing
order exists for the contract for the period from &v2& to &v3&. You
must execute period-end billing before you can excute other billings
for the contract.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Execute period-end billing for the period-end billing order with
scheduled billing date &v4&.
Execute other billing for the contract.
Note the <DS:DE.ENDPRIO>control option</> for the priority of the
period-end billing in the <DS:GLOS.rate_category>rate category</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ110 - Execute period-end billing first ?

  The SAP error message AJ110, which states "Execute period-end billing first," typically occurs in the context of billing processes within SAP, particularly in the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Convergent Invoicing (SAP CI) modules. This error indicates that the system requires the completion of period-end billing activities before proceeding with the current operation.
  Cause:
  
  Pending Period-End Billing: The error usually arises when there are pending period-end billing processes that need to be executed before any further billing activities can take place.
  Incomplete Billing Cycle: The billing cycle may not have been completed, which is necessary for the system to ensure that all charges and adjustments are accounted for before moving on to the next billing period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that dictate the order of operations in the billing process, and these may not have been followed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Execute Period-End Billing: The primary solution is to execute the period-end billing process. This can typically be done through the relevant transaction codes in SAP, such as:
  
  For SAP Convergent Charging: Use transaction codes related to billing execution.
  For SAP Convergent Invoicing: Use transaction codes like F.01 or F.28 to execute the billing run.
  
  
  
  Check Billing Status: Review the status of the billing documents to ensure that all necessary documents have been processed. You can use transaction codes like VF03 to display billing documents and check their status.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the error persists, review the configuration settings related to billing and invoicing to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the billing types, billing plans, and any related settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on executing period-end billing in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for billing and invoicing processes in your SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error AJ110 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the billing process has the necessary authorizations to perform period-end billing activities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AJ110 error and proceed with your billing processes in SAP.