How To Fix AJ574 - Billing in advance control &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 574

• Message text: Billing in advance control &1 is not valid

What causes this issue?

In step &v2& of the billing schema, the <DS:DE.ADVCONTROL>billing in
advance control</> has the value &v1&. This value is not valid because
the <DS:DE.DYNPERSCHEMA>dynamic period control</> field is selected for
the billing schema.

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?

Delete the value for the billing in advance control.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ574 - Billing in advance control &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message AJ574, which states "Billing in advance control &1 is not valid," typically occurs in the context of billing and invoicing processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with billing plans or contracts. This error indicates that the system has encountered an issue with the billing in advance control settings for a specific billing document or contract.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The billing in advance control specified in the document or contract may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the billing type or billing plan.
  Master Data Issues: The customer master data or material master data may not have the appropriate settings for billing in advance.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the billing plan, such as incorrect dates or amounts.
  Customizing Settings: The settings in the SAP Customizing (SPRO) for billing in advance may not be properly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing (SPRO) and check the settings for billing types and billing plans. Ensure that the billing in advance control is correctly defined.
  Verify that the billing type used in the document supports billing in advance.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data and ensure that the billing in advance settings are correctly maintained.
  Review the material master data if applicable, to ensure that it supports the billing in advance functionality.
  
  
  
  Validate Billing Plan:
  
  If the error is related to a billing plan, check the billing plan details for any inconsistencies, such as incorrect dates or amounts.
  Ensure that the billing plan is active and correctly linked to the relevant contract or sales order.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on billing in advance controls and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. Create a new billing document or contract to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VF01 (Create Billing Document), or VK11 (Create Condition) to check related documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If your organization has custom enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard billing process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the AJ574 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.