How To Fix CRM_BILLPLAN405 - Billing plan procedure & not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BILLPLAN - Messages for billing plan set

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Billing plan procedure & not available

What causes this issue?

No entry exists for the billing plan procedure in Customizing.

System Response

Further processing is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Assign the customer record to another billing plan procedure, or enter
the billing plan procedure in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BILLPLAN405 - Billing plan procedure & not available ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BILLPLAN405 indicates that a billing plan procedure is not available for the specified billing plan type in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid billing plan configuration for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The billing plan procedure may not be configured in the system for the specific billing plan type you are using.
  Incorrect Billing Plan Type: The billing plan type specified in the transaction may not be valid or may not have an associated billing plan procedure.
  Customizing Issues: There may be issues in the customizing settings related to billing plans in the CRM system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from finding the appropriate billing plan procedure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for billing plan configuration.
  Ensure that the billing plan procedure is defined for the billing plan type you are using.
  You can find this under: Sales and Distribution -> Billing -> Billing Plan -> Define Billing Plan Procedures.
  
  
  
  Verify Billing Plan Type:
  
  Ensure that the billing plan type you are using in your transaction is correct and corresponds to a valid billing plan procedure.
  Check the settings for the billing plan type in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the customer, sales order, or contract to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the billing plan type is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to billing plans to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for customizing or SE11 for checking table entries related to billing plans.
  Tables: Relevant tables may include VBRP (Billing Document: Item Data) and VBRK (Billing Document: Header Data) for checking existing billing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to billing plans that may provide additional insights or solutions to known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.