How To Fix BIL164 - Rate &1 is not admissible for interval meters

BIL164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BIL - General billing

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Rate &1 is not admissible for interval meters

What causes this issue?

The rate &V1& (rate relationship group &V2&) is used in a substitute
rate relationship. For substitute rate relationships, rates must be
<DS:DE.USE_RTP>permitted for interval meters</>.
This is not the case here.

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?

For substitute rate relationships, only use rates that are permitted for
interval meters.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BIL164 - Rate &1 is not admissible for interval meters ?

  The SAP error message BIL164, which states "Rate &1 is not admissible for interval meters," typically occurs in the context of billing and invoicing processes within SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities). This error indicates that the rate being applied to an interval meter is not valid or permissible for the specific configuration of that meter.
  
  Cause:
  
  Rate Configuration: The rate defined in the system may not be compatible with the type of interval meter being used. This could be due to incorrect settings in the rate configuration or the meter type.
  Meter Type: The meter type may not support the rate being applied. For example, certain rates may only be applicable to specific types of meters (e.g., single-phase vs. three-phase).
  Rate Validity: The rate may not be valid for the billing period in question. This could happen if the rate has been deactivated or if it is outside the defined validity period.
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