How To Fix AJ885 - Bill. order &1 (prim. inst. &2): End of bill. period outside interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 885

• Message text: Bill. order &1 (prim. inst. &2): End of bill. period outside interval

What causes this issue?

An interval check (<DS:DE.LMARGIN_SUB>interval of secondary installation
before meter reading date</>, <DS:DE.RMARGIN_SUB>interval of secondary
installation after meter reading date</>) was executed for the billing
order with the key (<DS:DE.ANLAGE>installation</>,
<DS:DE.ABRDATS>scheduled meter reading date</>, <DS:DE.ABRVORG>billing
transaction</>). This is because the installation is a secondary
installation of <DS:DE.MAININST>primary installation</> &V2&.
The comparative billing order in the primary installation with the
<DS:DE.E_ZUORDDATABR>allocation date</> &V3& has &V4& as the end of the
billing period.
The meter readings from the secondary installation produce a billing
period end that is outside of the interval.

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?

Check all meter readings for the secondary installation. Correct the
meter reading dates, or use transaction <DS:TRAN.EL60>EL60</> or
<DS:TRAN.EL61>EL61</> to allocate the meter readings to other
installations.
Start the procedure again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ885 - Bill. order &1 (prim. inst. &2): End of bill. period outside interval ?

  The SAP error message AJ885 indicates that there is an issue with the billing order and the billing period defined for a specific primary instance. The message typically means that the end of the billing period is outside the allowed interval for the billing order.
  Cause:
  
  Billing Period Configuration: The end date of the billing period for the billing order is set outside the defined intervals in the system.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The dates entered for the billing order may have been incorrectly specified, leading to a mismatch with the allowed billing periods.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the billing order or the primary instance, such as incorrect validity dates.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings for billing periods in the system may not align with the billing order's requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Billing Order Dates: Review the billing order and ensure that the end date of the billing period falls within the allowed intervals. Adjust the dates if necessary.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings for billing periods in the SAP system. Ensure that the intervals are correctly defined and that they match the requirements of the billing order.
  Correct Master Data: Verify the master data for the billing order and the primary instance. Ensure that all dates are correctly set and that there are no discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure billing periods and resolve related issues.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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 like VF01 (Create Billing Document) or VF02 (Change Billing Document) to review and modify billing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify billing orders and related data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.