How To Fix CRM_IC_APPL_UI_FICA316 - Promise to pay may not contain items belonging to a collective bill

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IC_APPL_UI_FICA - ICWC Messages for FI-CA UI

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Promise to pay may not contain items belonging to a collective bill

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

list. Unmark all items with value S in this column.
Make sure that column "Object Type" (ABWTP) is displayed in the item

How to fix this error?

Promise to pay may not contain items belonging to a collective bill

System Response

allowed to create a promise to pay for such items.
At least one of the marked items belongs to a collective bill. It is not

What causes this issue?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IC_APPL_UI_FICA316 - Promise to pay may not contain items belonging to a collective bill ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IC_APPL_UI_FICA316 indicates that there is an issue with a "Promise to Pay" transaction in the context of collective billing. This error typically arises when a user attempts to create or process a promise to pay that includes items that are part of a collective bill, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the promise to pay is being created for items that are associated with a collective bill. In SAP, collective billing is a process where multiple invoices or items are grouped together into a single billing document. The system restricts promises to pay from including items that belong to such collective bills to maintain the integrity of the billing process.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Items: Check the items that you are trying to include in the promise to pay. Ensure that none of them are part of a collective bill.
  
  
  Separate the Items: If you need to create a promise to pay, separate the items that belong to a collective bill from those that do not. Only include items that are eligible for a promise to pay.
  
  
  Create Individual Promises: If necessary, create individual promises to pay for each item or group of items that are not part of a collective bill.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP guidelines for handling promises to pay and collective billing to ensure compliance with the system's requirements.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Collective Billing: Understand how collective billing works in your SAP system and the implications it has on payment promises.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in billing and payment processes are trained on the limitations and requirements of promises to pay in relation to collective billing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and proceed with the necessary billing processes in SAP.