How To Fix EEBF133 - Date &1 does not lie within the billing period &2 to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEBF - IS-U: Correction Workbench: Historical & Archived Doc. Lines

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Date &1 does not lie within the billing period &2 to &3

What causes this issue?

Billing date &SYST-MSGV1& does not lie within the billing period of the
billing document.
You can only move the billing period to dates between &SYST-MSGV2& and
&SYST-MSGV3&.

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 EEBF133 - Date &1 does not lie within the billing period &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message EEBF133 indicates that a date you are trying to use (typically a billing date) does not fall within the defined billing period. This error often occurs in the context of billing documents, invoicing, or revenue recognition processes.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The date you are trying to enter (e.g., a billing date, invoice date, or posting date) is outside the range of the billing period defined in the system.
  The billing period is set up in such a way that it only allows certain dates for billing activities, and the date you are using does not fall within that range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you are trying to use. Ensure that it is correct and intended for the billing process.
  
  
  Review Billing Period Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for billing periods in your SAP system.
  Check the defined billing periods to see if the date you are trying to use falls outside the allowed range.
  If necessary, adjust the billing period settings to include the date you need.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Document Date: If the date is indeed outside the billing period, you may need to adjust the document date to a valid date within the billing period.
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you do not have access to change the billing period settings, consult with your SAP administrator or the team responsible for SAP configuration in your organization.
  
  
  Check for Open Items: Ensure that there are no open items or pending transactions that might be affecting the billing period.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VF01 (Create Billing Document) or VF02 (Change Billing Document) to check the billing document details.
  Configuration Path: The billing period settings can typically be found under the configuration path in SPRO: Sales and Distribution -> Billing -> Billing Document -> Define Billing Periods.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on billing periods and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.