How To Fix BIL165 - To copy the schema extension, select 'Execute Cond.Bll.Prg'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BIL - General billing

• Message number: 165

• Message text: To copy the schema extension, select 'Execute Cond.Bll.Prg'

What causes this issue?

When you create a schema using a template, you also want to copy the
schema extension from the template. This is only possible if the <LS>
Execute Cond.Bll.Prg.</> (<LS>Execute Conditional Billing Program</>)
indicator is also selected.

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?

Select <LS>Execute Cond.Bll.Prg.</> in the schema header.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BIL165 - To copy the schema extension, select 'Execute Cond.Bll.Prg' ?

  The SAP error message BIL165 typically occurs in the context of Business Intelligence (BI) or Business Warehouse (BW) when there is an issue related to the schema extension in the data flow or data model. This error indicates that the system requires you to execute a conditional billing program to copy the schema extension.
  Cause:
  The error message BIL165 is usually triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  Schema Extension Not Executed: The schema extension process has not been executed, which is necessary for the system to recognize the changes or updates made to the data model.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the data model or the data flow that prevent the schema extension from being copied correctly.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the required program or to access the relevant data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BIL165 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Execute the Conditional Billing Program:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (usually in the BW or BI module).
  Look for the option to execute the conditional billing program. This is often found in the context menu or as a button labeled "Execute Cond.Bll.Prg" or similar.
  Execute the program to copy the schema extension.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the data model or data flow to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the schema extension is properly defined and that all necessary components are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the program has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the schema extension process in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Updates:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may provide additional context or solutions for the BIL165 error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP BW/BI schema management and data modeling for a deeper understanding of the processes involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BIL165 error and successfully copy the schema extension in your SAP environment.