How To Fix CRM_SD_BILLING008 - Variable key overwrites defaulted values of target field &1

CRM_SD_BILLING008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_SD_BILLING - CRM Billing Integration to SD Billing

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Variable key overwrites defaulted values of target field &1

What causes this issue?

The values copied from the variable key overwrite the values set by the
CRM settlement.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_SD_BILLING008 - Variable key overwrites defaulted values of target field &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_SD_BILLING008 indicates that there is an issue with variable keys in the billing process, specifically that the variable key is overwriting defaulted values of a target field. This typically occurs in the context of billing documents in the SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and SD (Sales and Distribution) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Variable Key Configuration: The variable key used in the billing document may not be correctly configured or may not match the expected values in the system. This can lead to conflicts where the system tries to overwrite default values with the variable key values.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the billing document or related master data.
  
  
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the billing process, they may inadvertently cause the variable key to