How To Fix /CPD/SS_MESSAGES349 - Resources / expenses cannot be billed in service-based work package &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/SS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Resources / expenses cannot be billed in service-based work package &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES349 - Resources / expenses cannot be billed in service-based work package &1. ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES349 indicates that resources or expenses cannot be billed in a service-based work package. This error typically arises in the context of project management and service billing within SAP, particularly when dealing with service-based work packages in Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Work Package Type: The work package is defined as a service-based work package, which may have specific billing rules that do not allow for certain types of resources or expenses to be billed.
  Billing Status: The billing status of the work package may not allow for billing of resources or expenses. This could be due to the work package being in a status that does not permit billing.
  Resource Assignment: Resources or expenses may not be correctly assigned to the work package, or they may not meet the criteria for billing.
  Billing Type Configuration: The configuration of the billing type in the system may not support billing for the specific resources or expenses in question.
  Project Structure: The project structure may not be set up correctly, leading to issues with billing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Work Package Configuration: Review the configuration of the work package to ensure it is set up correctly for billing. Ensure that it is indeed a service-based work package and that it allows for the billing of resources and expenses.
  Review Billing Status: Check the billing status of the work package. If it is not in a status that allows billing, you may need to change the status or complete any prerequisite steps.
  Validate Resource Assignment: Ensure that all resources and expenses are correctly assigned to the work package and that they meet the criteria for billing.
  Adjust Billing Type: If necessary, review and adjust the billing type configuration to ensure it supports the billing of the resources or expenses in question.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on billing in service-based work packages.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to analyze the project and work package details.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the billing has the necessary roles and authorizations to do so.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.