How To Fix BIL160 - TOU exception is found in a billed period for contract &1

BIL160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BIL - General billing

• Message number: 160

• Message text: TOU exception is found in a billed period for contract &1

What causes this issue?

You want to create an individual TOU exception with a TOU exception
response for contract &v1&. The TOU exception is found in a period that
can be billed.

System Response

You cannot create the TOU exception.

How to fix this error?

Select a period from &v2& for the TOU exception.

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 BIL160 - TOU exception is found in a billed period for contract &1 ?

  The SAP error message BIL160, which states "TOU exception is found in a billed period for contract &1," typically occurs in the context of billing processes, particularly when dealing with Time of Use (TOU) billing in SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities). This error indicates that there is an exception related to the Time of Use settings for a specific billing period of a contract.
  
  Cause:
  
  TOU 
  Configuration Issues: The TOU settings for the contract may not be correctly configured, leading to exceptions during the billing process.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the TOU periods, such as overlapping periods or missing entries.
  Contract Changes: Changes made to the contract or its associated TOU settings after the billing period has started can lead to exceptions.
  Billing Period Issues: The billing period may not align with the TOU periods defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review TOU Settings: Check the Time of Use settings