How To Fix AJ680 - Rate change is only possible after dynamic backbilling

AJ680 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 680

• Message text: Rate change is only possible after dynamic backbilling

What causes this issue?

On &v1& you changed from rate category &v2& (that bills with dynamic
period control from basic category <ZH>determination of current periods
by meter reading results</>) to rate category &v3& (from category
<ZH>estimation of meter reading results in billing</>). However, a rate
category change like this is only possible directly after dynamic
backbilling with an actual meter reading result.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Change the rate category after a dynamic backbilling.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ680 - Rate change is only possible after dynamic backbilling ?

  The SAP error message AJ680, which states "Rate change is only possible after dynamic backbilling," typically occurs in the context of billing and invoicing processes within SAP, particularly in the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module. This error indicates that a rate change cannot be processed until a dynamic backbilling has been performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dynamic Backbilling Requirement: The system requires that any changes to billing rates must be preceded by a dynamic backbilling process. This is often necessary to ensure that all previous billing periods are adjusted according to the new rates before applying the new rates to future billing periods.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how rate changes and backbilling are handled.
  Incomplete Billing Data: If there are incomplete or incorrect billing documents or data, the system may prevent rate changes until these issues are resolved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Perform Dynamic Backbilling: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in