How To Fix E9156 - Alternative BB cycle not possible without allocation of installation

E9156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Alternative BB cycle not possible without allocation of installation

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to enter a different budget billing cycle.
You cannot use this field until a portion is allocated to the contract.
To do this, either an installation and a meter reading unit, or a
different portion must exist for the contract.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Delete the entry in the ABSZYK field or allocate an installation and a
meter reading unit, or a different portion to the contract.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9156 - Alternative BB cycle not possible without allocation of installation ?

  The SAP error message E9156, which states "Alternative BB cycle not possible without allocation of installation," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with alternative production processes or cycles in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Allocation: The system requires an allocation of a specific installation or resource to the alternative production cycle, but none has been defined.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the alternative production cycle may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like BOM, routing, or work center) may not be properly maintained or linked to the alternative cycle.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Installation Allocation:
  
  Ensure that the installation (or resource) is allocated to the alternative production cycle. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Go to the transaction code related to the production planning (like C223