How To Fix CRM_BILLPLAN305 - No date profile assigned to the transaction/item category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BILLPLAN - Messages for billing plan set

• Message number: 305

• Message text: No date profile assigned to the transaction/item category

What causes this issue?

A billing plan should be generated for the document/item.
However, no date profile has been assigned to the the corresponding
transaction type/item category in Customizing.

System Response

No billing plan can be created.

How to fix this error?

Assign a date profile to the transaction type or item category in
Customizing.
Make sure that this date profile contains all the necessary date types:
START_DATE
END_DATE
DATE_FROM
DATE_TO
HORIZON
PERIOD_DATE
SETTL_FROM
SETTL_TO
BILL_DATE
INVCR_DATE

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BILLPLAN305 - No date profile assigned to the transaction/item category ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BILLPLAN305 indicates that there is no date profile assigned to the transaction or item category in the context of billing plans. This error typically arises in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module when trying to process billing plans or related transactions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a date profile associated with the specific transaction or item category you are working with. A date profile is essential for determining the billing dates and intervals for billing plans, and if it is not assigned, the system cannot proceed with the billing process.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a date profile to the relevant transaction or item category. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Billing Plan Settings:
  
  Follow the path: CRM > Master Data > Products > Define Billing Plan Types.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction/Item Category:
  
  Identify the transaction or item category that is causing the error. You may need to check the configuration for the specific billing plan type you are using.
  
  
  
  Assign Date Profile:
  
  In the configuration settings for the billing plan type, ensure that a date profile is assigned. If it is not, you can create a new date profile or assign an existing one that meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  Go back to the transaction that was causing the error and try to process it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Date Profiles: These are used to define how billing dates are calculated and can include settings for intervals, start dates, and other parameters.
  Transaction and Item Categories: These are used to classify different types of transactions and items in SAP CRM, and they play a crucial role in determining how billing and other processes are handled.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: If you continue to experience issues, consider checking SAP Notes or the official SAP Help Portal for additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_BILLPLAN305 error and ensure that your billing plans function correctly.