How To Fix BIL166 - Inconsistent rate relationship: Rate relationship group &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BIL - General billing

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Inconsistent rate relationship: Rate relationship group &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

A rate relationship has been found with rate relationship group &V1&
which does not exist in the system. The data is not consistent.

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?

Try to correct the error by carrying out the following steps:
Create a rate relationship group &V1& with a suitable basic rate and
fact group.
Delete all lower-level objects (rate relationships and their
assignments).
Delete the rate relationship group yourself.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BIL166 - Inconsistent rate relationship: Rate relationship group &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BIL166, which states "Inconsistent rate relationship: Rate relationship group &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of billing or pricing in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with rate relationships in billing documents or pricing conditions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the system not being able to find a specified rate relationship group (denoted by &1) in the configuration. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The rate relationship group has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the billing document or pricing condition that references a non-existent rate relationship group.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary rate relationship group.
  Changes in Configuration: The rate relationship group may have been deleted or modified, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BIL166 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and verify if the rate relationship group exists.
  Navigate to the path: Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Rate Relationships to check if the group is defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the billing document or pricing condition that triggered the error. Ensure that the rate relationship group is correctly entered and matches the existing groups in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Rate Relationship Group:
  
  If the rate relationship group does not exist, you may need to create it. Follow the configuration steps to define a new rate relationship group as per your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or updates regarding this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects critical business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, and SE16 for table viewing to investigate further.
  Tables: Relevant tables may include T685 (Pricing Conditions) and T685A (Rate Relationships) where you can check for existing entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to BIL166 for specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.