How To Fix /CPD/SS_MESSAGES421 - Billing category must be non-billable for internal project &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/SS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Billing category must be non-billable for internal project &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES421 - Billing category must be non-billable for internal project &1. ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES421 indicates that there is an issue with the billing category assigned to an internal project. Specifically, it states that the billing category must be non-billable for the internal project identified by &1.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  An internal project is incorrectly assigned a billing category that is meant for billable projects.
  The configuration settings for the project type or billing category do not align with the requirements for internal projects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Project Settings:
  
  Navigate to the project in question and review its settings.
  Ensure that the project is correctly classified as an internal project.
  
  
  
  Review Billing Category:
  
  Go to the billing category settings for the project.
  Change the billing category to a non-billable category. This can usually be done in the project definition or in the project management module.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for internal projects in the system.
  Ensure that the system is configured to allow only non-billable categories for internal projects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing project billing categories.
  This can provide insights into the correct categories to use for different types of projects.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Internal Projects: These are typically projects that are not intended for external billing and are used for internal purposes, such as research and development or internal process improvements.
  Billing Categories: These are classifications that determine how costs and revenues are handled in the project. Common categories include billable, non-billable, and internal.
  SAP Modules: This error may be encountered in modules such as Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO), where project management and billing are handled.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your internal project is set up correctly in SAP.