How To Fix BIL034 - Basic charge is not determined in billing transaction &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BIL - General billing

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Basic charge is not determined in billing transaction &1

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to determine the <ZK>basic charge</> in this
billing run.
It can only be determined during the following processes:
Periodic billing (<NP>01</>)
Final billing (<NP>03</>)
Contract change (<NP>07</>)
Customer change (<NP>08</>)

System Response

Variant UTILIT81 only provides information on the billing process.
Billing still continues.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BIL034 - Basic charge is not determined in billing transaction &1 ?

  The SAP error message BIL034, which states "Basic charge is not determined in billing transaction &1," typically occurs during the billing process when the system is unable to determine the basic charge for a billing document. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions required to calculate the basic charge may not be maintained in the system. This could be due to missing condition records for the relevant pricing procedure.
  
  
  Incorrect Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the billing document may not be set up correctly or may not include the necessary condition types for calculating the basic charge.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as customer master data or material master data, which can affect pricing determination.
  
  
  Billing Type Configuration: The billing type used in the transaction may not be configured correctly to determine the basic charge.
  
  
  Sales Document Issues: If the billing document is created from a sales order, there may be issues with the sales order that prevent the basic charge from being determined.
  
  
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or user exits that affect pricing determination, they may not be functioning as expected.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions: Verify that the necessary pricing conditions are maintained in the system. Use transaction code VK13 to check condition records for the relevant condition types.
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure: Ensure that the pricing procedure assigned to the billing type includes the necessary condition types for calculating the basic charge. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control.
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Check the customer and material master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect pricing.
  
  
  Examine Billing Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the billing type being used to ensure it is set up correctly. This can also be found in the configuration settings under SPRO.
  
  
  Check Sales Document: If the billing document is based on a sales order, review the sales order for any issues that may affect pricing determination.
  
  
  Debug Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or user exits, debug the logic to ensure it is functioning correctly and not interfering with pricing determination.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK13 - Display Condition Records
  V/08 - Maintain Pricing Procedures
  V/06 - Maintain Condition Types
  VA03 - Display Sales Order
  VF03 - Display Billing Document
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to pricing and billing processes for additional insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BIL034 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.