How To Fix CRM_BILLPLAN_UBB506 - Bill. per. &1-&2 of pool contract is already billed - selected date is &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BILLPLAN_UBB - Messages for UBB Billing Plan

• Message number: 506

• Message text: Bill. per. &1-&2 of pool contract is already billed - selected date is &3

What causes this issue?

You tried to do some action (split/combine) on periods of assigned pool
contract which are already invoiced.
Period &V1& - &V2& of Poolcontract is invoiced. Split-/Combinedate &V3&
is within this period.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You have to take the next possible date to split/combine which is not
invoiced in the pool contract.

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_BILLPLAN_UBB506 - Bill. per. &1-&2 of pool contract is already billed - selected date is &3 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BILLPLAN_UBB506 indicates that there is an issue with billing periods in a pool contract. Specifically, it means that the billing period specified (from &1 to &2) has already been billed, and the selected date (&3) falls within that already billed period. 
  Cause:
  
  Billing Period Already Closed: The billing period you are trying to process has already been completed and billed, which means no further billing can occur for that period.
  Incorrect Date Selection: The date you selected for billing falls within a range that has already been processed.
  Contract Configuration: There may be issues with how the pool contract is configured, leading to conflicts in billing periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Billing Status: Verify the billing status of the contract and ensure that the billing period you are trying to process is open and has not been billed yet.
  Adjust Date Selection: If you need to bill for a different period, select a date that falls outside of the already billed range.
  Review Contract Configuration: Ensure that the pool contract is set up correctly and that the billing periods are defined as intended.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you believe the billing should be allowed, consult with your finance or billing team to understand if there are any exceptions or adjustments that can be made.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (like CRM_BILLPLAN) to review and manage billing plans and periods.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on billing processes and contract management to understand how billing periods are managed.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and the context in which it occurred.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with the billing process.