How To Fix CRM_LEAS_BILL_IF057 - Contract &1, item &2: BRI cannot be billed; item number is too large

CRM_LEAS_BILL_IF057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_LEAS_BILL_IF - Messages for Billing Interface

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Contract &1, item &2: BRI cannot be billed; item number is too large

What causes this issue?

Because item numbers can have a maximum of 6 places in R/3 SD
documents, billing request items can only be billed in the R/3 SD
module when their item numbers are less than or equal to 999999.

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?

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_LEAS_BILL_IF057 - Contract &1, item &2: BRI cannot be billed; item number is too large ?

  The SAP error message CRM_LEAS_BILL_IF057 indicates that there is an issue with billing related to a contract and its items in the SAP CRM system. Specifically, the error states that the BRI (Billing Reference Item) cannot be billed because the item number is too large. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Number Limitations: The error typically arises when the item number exceeds the maximum limit defined in the system. Each item in a contract has a unique identifier, and if the system is configured to handle a limited number of items, exceeding this limit will trigger the error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the number of items that can be processed or billed at one time.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity of the contract or the items associated with it, leading to inconsistencies