How To Fix AJ159 - No period-end billing document could be determined for contract &1

AJ159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 159

• Message text: No period-end billing document could be determined for contract &1

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to determine the last final billing document for
contract &v1&. This document could not be determined.

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 AJ159 - No period-end billing document could be determined for contract &1 ?

  The SAP error message AJ159, which states "No period-end billing document could be determined for contract &1," typically occurs in the context of contract billing in SAP, particularly when dealing with periodic billing processes. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Billing Document: The most common cause is that there is no billing document created for the specified contract for the period in question.
  Incorrect Contract Status: The contract may not be in a status that allows for billing (e.g., it might be inactive or not fully set up).
  Billing Plan Issues: The billing plan associated with the contract may not be correctly configured or may not have any billing periods defined.
  Date Issues: The billing date or the period for which the billing is being attempted may not align with the billing plan.
  Contract Expiration: The contract may have expired or reached its end date, making