How To Fix BIL222 - Over 99 backbilling periods in the billing period

BIL222 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BIL - General billing

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Over 99 backbilling periods in the billing period

What causes this issue?

The backbilling period contains over 99 backbilling periods. This is not
permitted.

System Response

Billing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the number of backbilling periods does not exceed 99.
You can do this by performing actual meter readings for an earlier
period.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BIL222 - Over 99 backbilling periods in the billing period ?

  The SAP error message BIL222, which states "Over 99 backbilling periods in the billing period," typically occurs in the context of billing processes within SAP, particularly in the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Convergent Invoicing (SAP CI) modules. This error indicates that the system has detected more than 99 backbilling periods for a particular billing period, which exceeds the allowable limit.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the billing process is attempting to handle more than 99 backbilling periods for a single billing cycle. This situation can arise due to:
  
  Data 
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the billing or invoicing module that allow for excessive backbilling periods.
  Business Process Changes: Changes in business processes that result in a higher number of adjustments or corrections being applied to billing periods.
  System Limitations: The system is designed with a limit of 99 backbilling periods, and any attempt to exceed this limit