How To Fix CRM_BILLPLAN_UBB514 - No period type can be determined for period type &1 with event &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BILLPLAN_UBB - Messages for UBB Billing Plan

• Message number: 514

• Message text: No period type can be determined for period type &1 with event &2 &3

What causes this issue?

The system could not deterine a billing period type because the
combination of period type and process events is not correct.

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?

Maintain the appropriate period type for the following combination in
view CRMV_PT_DET:
Billing plan date type:,,&1
Process event:,,&2
Process event:,,&3

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BILLPLAN_UBB514 - No period type can be determined for period type &1 with event &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BILLPLAN_UBB514 indicates that the system is unable to determine a period type for a specified period type (&1) associated with a billing plan event (&2 and &3). This typically occurs in the context of billing plans in SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when the system is trying to process billing-related data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the period type specified in the billing plan is not properly configured in the system. This could mean that the period type does not exist or is not correctly set up in the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Event Type: The event type associated with the billing plan may not be valid or may not have a corresponding period type defined.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the billing plan, such as missing or incorrect entries in the billing plan configuration.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required configuration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant settings for billing plans.
  Ensure that the period type (&1) is defined and correctly configured in the system.
  Verify that the event type (&2 and &3) is correctly linked to the period type.
  
  
  
  Review Billing Plan Settings:
  
  Check the specific billing plan that is causing the error. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the billing plan is active.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Look for any inconsistencies in the data related to the billing plan. This may involve checking related master data or transactional data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify billing plan configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on billing plan configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the determination of the period type is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, CRM_BILLPLAN for billing plan management, or SE80 for debugging.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.