How To Fix AJ114 - Not permissible to change rate category in backbilling period

AJ114 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Not permissible to change rate category in backbilling period

What causes this issue?

You have specified a floating backbilling for the contract. The
floating backbilling covers the period &v1& -- &v2&. In this period you
have changed the rate category for the installation from &v3& to &v4&.
This change is not permitted.

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?

Ensure that the rate category for the installation is not changed
during the backbilling period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ114 - Not permissible to change rate category in backbilling period ?

  The SAP error message AJ114, "Not permissible to change rate category in backbilling period," typically occurs in the context of billing and invoicing processes within SAP, particularly in the Utilities module (IS-U). This error indicates that there is an attempt to change the rate category for a billing period that has already been closed or finalized, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Backbilling Period: The error arises when a user tries to change the rate category for a billing period that has already been processed or finalized. This is often referred to as a "backbilling period."
  Regulatory Compliance: In many industries, especially utilities, there are regulations that prevent changes to billing data once it has been finalized to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent changes to certain fields in specific billing statuses.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Billing Period: Check the billing period in question to confirm whether it is indeed a backbilling