How To Fix AJ659 - Previous period &1-&2 UNEQUAL to budget billing period &3-&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 659

• Message text: Previous period &1-&2 UNEQUAL to budget billing period &3-&4

What causes this issue?

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The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ659 - Previous period &1-&2 UNEQUAL to budget billing period &3-&4 ?

  The SAP error message AJ659 indicates a discrepancy between the previous period and the budget billing period in the context of budget billing in SAP. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch in the periods being referenced, which can occur during the processing of budget billing documents.
  Cause:
  The error message AJ659 is triggered when:
  
  The previous period (defined by &1 and &2) does not match the budget billing period (defined by &3 and &4). This can happen if the periods are not aligned correctly in the system.
  There may be an issue with the configuration of budget billing periods or the way the billing periods are set up in the system.
  The data entered for the billing periods may be incorrect or inconsistent.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AJ659 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Period Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the budget billing periods in the system. Ensure that the periods are set up correctly and that they align with the previous periods.
  
  
  
  Review Billing Document:
  
  Look at the billing document that is causing the error. Check the dates and periods specified in the document to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Adjust Periods:
  
  If there is a mismatch, you may need to adjust the periods in the billing document or the configuration settings to ensure they match.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on budget billing configurations and error handling.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to the production system.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and making necessary adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to review related financial documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to budget billing errors, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AJ659 error in your SAP system.