How To Fix BIL152 - TOU exception not found in validity period for a rate category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BIL - General billing

• Message number: 152

• Message text: TOU exception not found in validity period for a rate category

What causes this issue?

TOU exception program &v1& specifies that TOU exceptions cannot be
split. An individual TOU exception is to be created for contract &v2&.
However, a rate category switch exists for this contract in the period
for the TOU exception.

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?

You have the following options:
Change the period for the TOU exception so that it falls within the
validity period for a rate category.
Choose a TOU exception program for individual customers that can be
split.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BIL152 - TOU exception not found in validity period for a rate category ?

  The SAP error message BIL152 indicates that there is a "TOU (Time of Use) exception not found in validity period for a rate category." This error typically occurs in the context of billing and invoicing processes, particularly when dealing with rate categories that have specific time-based pricing structures.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Time Period: The error usually arises when the system cannot find a valid Time of Use exception for the specified rate category within the defined validity period. This can happen if:
  
  The TOU exception has not been defined for the specific rate category.
  The TOU exception is defined but is not active for the time period in question.
  The rate category is incorrectly configured or does not match the TOU exception.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the billing schema or the rate category settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the master data or billing documents can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check TOU Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Time of Use exceptions in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the TOU exceptions are correctly defined for the relevant rate categories and that they are active for the required validity periods.
  
  
  
  Review Rate Category Settings:
  
  Verify that the rate category being used in the billing document is correctly set up and corresponds to the defined TOU exceptions.
  Ensure that the rate category is valid for the time period in question.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the customer or contract to ensure that the correct rate category and TOU settings are assigned.
  Make sure that there are no discrepancies in the data that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to billing and TOU configurations for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that billing documents can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, or SE16 for table viewing to investigate the issue further.
  Tables: Relevant tables may include those related to billing documents, rate categories, and TOU exceptions (e.g., EABK, EABR, etc.).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP billing and invoicing processes.