How To Fix BIL026 - Transformer &1 and consumption in inactive period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BIL - General billing

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Transformer &1 and consumption in inactive period

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.E_DEVICE_NBR>Device Not Relevant for Billing</> indicator is
selected for power transformer &v1& in the period from &v2& to &v3&.
Power transformer losses are <ZH>not</> calculated during this period.
This presupposes that the consumption registers assigned to the power
transformer do not measure consumption during this period. However, the
system found a consumption value greater than zero.

System Response

The system cancels billing.

How to fix this error?

Check the meter reading results for the registers assigned. Enter a
meter reading result for the date on which you selected the <ZK> Device
Not Relevant for Billing</> indicator for the power transformer.
Also enter a meter reading result (<ZH>with the same register reading</>
) for the date for which you remove the indicator from the power
transformer.

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 BIL026 - Transformer &1 and consumption in inactive period ?

  The SAP error message BIL026 indicates that there is an issue with a transformer and consumption data being recorded during an inactive period. This typically occurs in the context of billing or energy management within SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities).
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to process consumption data for a period where the transformer (or the relevant device) is not active. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Inactive Period: The transformer or device may have been deactivated or not in service during the time the consumption data is being processed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the transformer or the billing period may not align correctly, leading to attempts to bill for periods when the device was inactive.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or data imports may have included consumption data for periods that should not have been billed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BIL026 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Device Status: Verify the status of the transformer in the system. Ensure that it is active for the period in question. If it is inactive, you may need to adjust the billing period or the consumption data accordingly.
  
  
  Review Billing Periods: Check the billing configuration for the transformer. Ensure that the billing periods are set correctly and that they do not overlap with inactive periods.
  
  
  Adjust Consumption Data: If consumption data has been incorrectly recorded for an inactive period, you may need to correct or delete that data. This can involve adjusting the consumption records in the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error. The documentation may provide additional insights into the configuration settings that need to be checked.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance. They may have additional tools or insights to help resolve the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP IS-U, such as those for managing device data, billing, and consumption records.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BIL026 error and implement a solution to resolve it.