How To Fix CRM_ORDER_CUST091 - Milestone billing does not permit pricing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ORDER_CUST - Customizing Order (General)

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Milestone billing does not permit pricing

What causes this issue?

The item is relevant for milestone billing, and cannot be
pricing-relevant.
This is a subitem of a pricing-relevant main item that carries the
document conditions. This in turn is distributed in percentages, or
according to its value across the billing plan, and is billed via the
current item.

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_ORDER_CUST091 - Milestone billing does not permit pricing ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ORDER_CUST091 indicates that milestone billing is being used in a sales order or project, and the system does not allow pricing to be applied in this context. This error typically arises in scenarios where milestone billing is configured, but the system is trying to perform pricing calculations that are not permitted under this billing method.
  Cause:
  
  Milestone Billing Configuration: The order or project is set up for milestone billing, which means that billing is based on predefined milestones rather than on the delivery of goods or services.
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the order may not be compatible with milestone billing. Certain pricing conditions may not be applicable when using milestone billing.
  Order Type: The order type may not support pricing in conjunction with milestone billing.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the order that prevents the system from calculating prices.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Billing Type: Ensure that the billing type is correctly set to support milestone billing. Review the configuration in the SAP system to confirm that the order type is appropriate for milestone billing.
  Review Pricing Procedure: Verify that the pricing procedure assigned to the order is compatible with milestone billing. You may need to adjust the pricing conditions or use a different pricing procedure that allows for milestone billing.
  Adjust Milestones: Ensure that the milestones are correctly defined and that the relevant conditions for billing are met. Check if the milestones have been set up properly in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or configuration guides related to milestone billing and pricing procedures to ensure that all settings are correctly configured.
  Check for Updates: If you are using a custom solution or enhancement, ensure that it is compatible with the standard SAP processes for milestone billing.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that pricing can be applied as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on milestone billing and pricing.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like V/08 (Pricing Procedure) and V/06 (Condition Types) to review and adjust pricing configurations.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or custom developments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.