How To Fix CN255 - Billing plan is only available for components relevant to costing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Billing plan is only available for components relevant to costing

What causes this issue?

You can maintain an invoiceing plan for general costs activities,
externally processed activities, and components procured externally.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN255 - Billing plan is only available for components relevant to costing ?

  The SAP error message CN255 ("Billing plan is only available for components relevant to costing") typically occurs in the context of project systems (PS) or when dealing with billing plans in SAP. This error indicates that the billing plan you are trying to use is not applicable to the component or item you are working with, often because the component is not relevant for costing.
  Cause:
  
  Component Not Relevant for Costing: The item or component you are trying to bill is not set up to be relevant for costing. This means that it does not have the necessary configuration to support a billing plan.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the project or the billing plan may not be correctly set up to allow for billing plans on certain components.
  Item Category: The item category used in the billing document may not support billing plans.
  Project Structure: The project structure may not be correctly defined to allow for billing plans.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Component Settings: Verify that the component/item you are trying to bill is set up to be relevant for costing. You can do this by checking the configuration in the project system or the material master.
  Review Billing Plan Configuration: Ensure that the billing plan is correctly configured and that it is applicable to the components you are working with. This may involve checking the settings in the billing plan configuration.
  Adjust Item Category: If the item category does not support billing plans, consider changing it to one that does. You can do this in the item category settings in the configuration.
  Project Structure Review: Ensure that the project structure is correctly defined and that all necessary components are included in the billing plan.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to billing plans and costing relevance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to review and modify project settings.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for billing plans can typically be found under the following path in SPRO: 
  
  Project System -> Costs -> Billing -> Define Billing Plans.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Project Systems for further assistance.