How To Fix BIL067 - Joint invoicing not possible; final billing already done for contract &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BIL - General billing

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Joint invoicing not possible; final billing already done for contract &1

What causes this issue?

You have selected the "Joint Invoicing" checkbox during entry of a
manual billing document even though final billing has already taken
place for contract &V1&.

System Response

Since no more automatic documents are expected with which the manual
document can be invoiced, this manual document would never be invoiced.
For this reason, entry of the manual document with the "Joint Invoicing"
checkbox selected is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Enter the manual document without selecting the "Joint Invoicing"
checkbox.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BIL067 - Joint invoicing not possible; final billing already done for contract &1 ?

  The SAP error message BIL067 indicates that joint invoicing is not possible because final billing has already been completed for the specified contract. This typically occurs in the context of billing processes where multiple services or items are being billed together, but one of the items has already been finalized in a previous billing cycle.
  Cause:
  
  Final Billing Completed: The primary cause of this error is that the contract in question has already undergone final billing. Once final billing is executed, the system locks the contract for further joint invoicing.
  Contract Status: The status of the contract may not allow for further billing activities if it has been marked as completed or finalized.
  Billing Document: There may be existing billing documents associated with the contract that prevent further joint invoicing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Status: Review the status of the contract in the SAP system. If it is marked as finalized, you may need to create a new contract or modify the existing one if possible.
  Review Billing Documents: Check for any existing billing documents related to the contract. If there are documents that have already been finalized, you may need to reverse or adjust them if applicable.
  Consult with SAP Support: If you believe that the error is occurring inappropriately, or if you need to perform additional billing actions, consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further guidance.
  Use Alternative Billing Methods: If joint invoicing is not possible, consider using alternative billing methods for the remaining items or services.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF01 (Create Billing Document), VF02 (Change Billing Document), and VF03 (Display Billing Document) to manage billing documents effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to billing processes, joint invoicing, and contract management to understand the implications of final billing and how to manage contracts effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the BIL067 error and understand the underlying issues related to joint invoicing in SAP.