How To Fix CRM_UBB_PREBILLING202 - At least one of the assigned single contracts is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_UBB_PREBILLING - Messages for Prebilling

• Message number: 202

• Message text: At least one of the assigned single contracts is blocked

What causes this issue?

A pool prebilling can only be cancelled if all the single contacts used
in the pool billing are not locked (i.e. no users currently have these
contracts open in change mode).

System Response

The pool billing is not cancelled.

How to fix this error?

The log for the cancellation action specifies which contracts are
currently locked and by which user(s). Make sure that none of the listed
contracts is locked / open in change mode during cancellation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_UBB_PREBILLING202 - At least one of the assigned single contracts is blocked ?

  The SAP error message CRM_UBB_PREBILLING202 indicates that at least one of the assigned single contracts is blocked, which prevents the pre-billing process from proceeding. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and can affect billing and invoicing processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Contract Status: The contract associated with the billing document may be in a blocked status. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The contract is marked as "blocked" for billing.
  The contract has been flagged for review or requires approval.
  The contract has expired or is not valid for the current billing period.
  
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the contract, such as missing or incorrect information.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to process the contract.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Status:
  
  Navigate to the contract in question and check its status. Ensure that it is not blocked for billing.
  If it is blocked, determine the reason for the block and take appropriate action to unblock it (e.g., obtaining necessary approvals).
  
  
  
  Review Contract Details:
  
  Verify that all required fields in the contract are filled out correctly and that there are no discrepancies.
  Ensure that the contract is valid for the billing period you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the billing has the necessary authorizations to access and process the contract.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Teams:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with the finance or contract management team to understand if there are any specific business rules or processes that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  If necessary, contact SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRM_ORDER, CRM_CONTRACT, or CRM_BILLING to navigate and manage contracts and billing processes.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to contract management and billing processes to understand the implications of contract statuses and how they affect billing.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the issue is resolved and that billing can proceed without further errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.