How To Fix EL440 - No relevant billing orders in period &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EL - IS-U meter reading data processing

• Message number: 440

• Message text: No relevant billing orders in period &1 to &2

What causes this issue?

The system could not find any billing orders within the period from
&v1& to &v2& in which the ESTINBILL indicator can be set. This has one
of the following reasons:
The period does not contain any billing orders
The period does contains billing orders but these are not for DPC
billing
The period does contains billing orders, however they have all been
entered, meaning their installations are no longer relevant to DPC
billing.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL440 - No relevant billing orders in period &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message EL440 "No relevant billing orders in period &1 to &2" typically occurs in the context of billing processes, particularly when trying to generate billing documents or reports. This error indicates that the system could not find any billing orders (or relevant billing documents) within the specified date range.
  Causes:
  
  No Billing Orders Exist: There may simply be no billing orders created in the specified period.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified in the transaction may not correspond to any existing billing orders.
  Billing Order Status: The billing orders may be in a status that does not allow them to be processed (e.g., they may be blocked or not yet released).
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the billing transaction may be too restrictive, filtering out all relevant orders.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the billing orders.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Billing Orders: Verify if there are any billing orders created in the specified period. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or using transaction codes like VF03 (Display Billing Document).
  Adjust Date Range: Ensure that the date range specified in the transaction is correct and encompasses the dates of the billing orders you expect to find.
  Review Order Status: Check the status of the billing orders to ensure they are in a processable state. If they are blocked, you may need to resolve the blocking issue.
  Modify Selection Criteria: If applicable, broaden the selection criteria to include more orders. This may involve adjusting filters or parameters in the transaction.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data issues that may be affecting the visibility of billing orders.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF01 (Create Billing Document), VF02 (Change Billing Document), and VF03 (Display Billing Document).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and process billing orders.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on billing processes and error handling.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in billing processes.