How To Fix BIL189 - Unable to determine points of del.for instl.&2 (&3)(outsorting check &1)

BIL189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BIL - General billing

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Unable to determine points of del.for instl.&2 (&3)(outsorting check &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BIL189 - Unable to determine points of del.for instl.&2 (&3)(outsorting check &1) ?

  The SAP error message BIL189, which states "Unable to determine points of delivery for installation &2 (&3) (outsourcing check &1)," typically occurs in the context of billing or invoicing processes, particularly when dealing with installations and points of delivery in the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module.
  
  Cause:
  This error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not have the necessary configuration for the installation or point of delivery. This could include missing master data or incorrect settings in the configuration.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The installation or point of delivery may not be correctly set up in the system. This could involve issues with the installation's status, the point of delivery's status, or the relationship between them.
  
  
  Outsourcing Check: The error message references an "outsourcing check," which suggests that there may be issues related to the outsourcing of services or products that are not properly configured or linked to