How To Fix BIL159 - TOU exception program &1 is not executed for contract &2

BIL159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BIL - General billing

• Message number: 159

• Message text: TOU exception program &1 is not executed for contract &2

What causes this issue?

The billing schema extension for TOU exception program &v1& does not
reference any of the rates executed for contract &v2&. It would not be
possible to bill a TOU exception for this TOU exception program.

System Response

You cannot create any TOU exception for TOU exception program &v1& for
contract &v1&.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different TOU exception program or check the billing schema
extension for schema &v3&.

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 BIL159 - TOU exception program &1 is not executed for contract &2 ?

  The SAP error message BIL159 indicates that there is a "TOU (Time of Use) exception" for a specific contract, which prevents the execution of the associated program. This error typically arises in the context of billing and contract management, particularly when dealing with contracts that have specific time-based pricing or conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Contract 
  Configuration Issues: The contract may not be properly configured to handle Time of Use pricing, or there may be missing or incorrect data in the contract.
  TOU Exception Handling: The system may have identified a condition that requires special handling for the Time of Use pricing, which is not being met.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like pricing conditions, rate plans, etc.) may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Program Logic: The program that is supposed to execute may have logic that is not being satisfied due to the current state of the contract or its associated data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Configuration: Review