How To Fix EE_AMI175 - Profile value cat. &1 not permitted; profile billable with TOU interface

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EE_AMI - Message Class for AMI Applications

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Profile value cat. &1 not permitted; profile billable with TOU interface

What causes this issue?

You have specified the profile value category with ID &V1& for the
profile even thought you have selected the <LS>TOU Billable</> check box
for the profile.
INCLUDE ISU_NOTPOSSIBLE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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?

INCLUDE ISU_CHECK OBJECT DOKU ID TX
See the dependencies listed in the documentation for the
<DS:DE.E_TOU_BILLABLE>TOU Billable</> check box.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EE_AMI175 - Profile value cat. &1 not permitted; profile billable with TOU interface ?

  The SAP error message EE_AMI175 indicates that there is an issue with the profile value category in the context of a billable profile that is using a Time of Use (TOU) interface. This error typically arises in the context of SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) when dealing with billing and metering data.
  Cause:
  The error message "Profile value cat. &1 not permitted; profile billable with TOU interface" suggests that the value category specified (represented by &1) is not allowed for the particular profile that is set up for billing with a TOU interface. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The value category may not be configured correctly in the system for the specific profile type.
  Profile Settings: The profile may be set up to only accept certain value categories, and the one being used does not meet those criteria.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an invalid value category is being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the billing profile in SAP IS-U.
  Verify that the value category you are trying to use is permitted for the specific profile type.
  
  
  
  Review Value Categories:
  
  Check the list of allowed value categories for the billable profile with TOU interface.
  Ensure that the value category you are using is included in this list.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the value category in the relevant transaction or data entry screen.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to billing profiles and TOU interfaces to understand the constraints and requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP IS-U Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the specific configurations and settings for billing profiles and TOU interfaces in the SAP IS-U module.
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like ES32 for billing profile maintenance) to access and modify profile settings.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the behavior of value categories in billing profiles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.