How To Fix BIL172 - Billing schema extension for schema &1 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BIL - General billing

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Billing schema extension for schema &1 is empty

What causes this issue?

The billing schema extension for schema &V1& does not contain any data,
or any rate relationship groups.

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?

Enter the relevant data in the billing schema extension.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BIL172 - Billing schema extension for schema &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message BIL172 indicates that the billing schema extension for a specified schema is empty. This typically occurs in the context of billing document processing, where the system expects certain configurations or extensions to be defined for the billing schema being used.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The billing schema extension for the specified schema has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the schema was not properly set up during configuration.
  Incorrect Schema Assignment: The billing document may be assigned to a schema that does not have a corresponding extension defined.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary schema extensions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Billing Schema Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/08 (for billing schema configuration).
  Verify that the billing schema in question has the necessary extensions defined. If not, you will need to create or modify the schema extension.
  
  
  
  Define Schema Extensions:
  
  If the schema extension is indeed missing, you can create it by navigating to the appropriate configuration area in SPRO:
  
  SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Billing > Billing Documents > Define Billing Schema.
  
  
  Ensure that the necessary conditions and rules are set up in the schema extension.
  
  
  
  Review Schema Assignment:
  
  Check the assignment of the billing document to the correct billing schema. Ensure that the document type and other relevant settings are correctly configured to use the intended schema.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. If not, you may need to re-transport the missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to billing schema configuration for any additional guidance or best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/08: To maintain billing schemas.
  V/06: To maintain pricing procedures, which may also be relevant.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the billing process to ensure that the error is resolved and that billing documents can be processed without issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BIL172 error and ensure that your billing schema is correctly configured.