How To Fix BIL127 - TOU exception prog. &1 triggers same rate via billing programs &2 and &3


BIL127 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BIL - General billing

  • Message number: 127

  • Message text: TOU exception prog. &1 triggers same rate via billing programs &2 and &3

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  • What causes this issue?

    The time-of-use exception program &V1& is assigned to the same
    conditional rate &V4& via two different conditional billing programs
    &V2& and &V3&. This is not permitted as the active conditional billing
    program is not unique during billing.

    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?

    Maintain the data so that, for the rate, a unique path leads to the TOU
    exception program &V1& via a single billing program.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BIL127 - TOU exception prog. &1 triggers same rate via billing programs &2 and &3 ?
    The SAP error message BIL127 indicates that there is a "TOU (Time of Use) exception" where the same rate is being triggered by multiple billing programs. This typically occurs in the context of billing for utilities, where different billing programs are trying to apply the same rate to a customer account, leading to a conflict.
    
    Cause: Multiple Billing Programs: The error arises when multiple billing programs (in this case, &2 and &3) are trying to apply the same rate to a customer account, which is not allowed.
    Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the billing setup, where the same rate is incorrectly assigned to different billing programs. Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity in the billing master data or rate tables, leading to the same rate being referenced by multiple programs.
    Solution: Review Billing Programs: Check the configuration of the billing programs &2 and &3 to ensure that they

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