How To Fix AJ158 - Period-end billing document could not be read for contract &1

AJ158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Period-end billing document could not be read for contract &1

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to read the final billing document (whose final
billing period starts on &v2&) for contract &v1&. The document could
not be read.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ158 - Period-end billing document could not be read for contract &1 ?

  The SAP error message AJ158, which states "Period-end billing document could not be read for contract &1," typically occurs in the context of contract billing and indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the billing document associated with a specific contract. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Billing Document: The billing document for the specified contract may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Contract Number: The contract number provided may be incorrect or not properly formatted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the billing document.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the contract or billing document.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the billing module that prevent the document from being accessed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Billing Document Existence:
  
  Verify if the billing document exists for the specified contract. You can do