How To Fix EMV139 - Change / recreate at least one budget billing plan

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EMV - Reserved for IS-U: move-in/out

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Change / recreate at least one budget billing plan

What causes this issue?

A budget billing plan was deleted when the move-in date was changed,
because the start of the budget billing period has changed.

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?

Check which contracts are missing a budget billing plan.
Create the budget billling plan in move-in.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EMV139 - Change / recreate at least one budget billing plan ?

  The SAP error message EMV139, which states "Change / recreate at least one budget billing plan," typically occurs in the context of budget billing plans in SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities). This error indicates that there is an issue with the budget billing plan configuration or its status, which prevents the system from processing a transaction or operation related to billing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Budget Billing Plan: The customer may not have an active budget billing plan set up in the system.
  Inactive or Incorrect Status: The existing budget billing plan may be inactive or in a status that does not allow for further processing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the budget billing plan settings that need to be addressed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the billing plan, such as incorrect dates or amounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Budget Billing Plans:
  
  Navigate to the customer account in the SAP system and check if there are any existing budget billing plans.
  Ensure that at least one budget billing plan is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify a Budget Billing Plan:
  
  If no budget billing plan exists, create a new one by navigating to the appropriate transaction (e.g., EA00 for budget billing plan creation).
  If an existing plan is inactive or incorrect, modify it to ensure it is active and has the correct parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for budget billing plans in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the billing plan type and other related settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the billing plan data.
  Correct any inconsistencies found during the check.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on budget billing plans and the EMV139 error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as EA00 (Budget Billing Plan), EABP (Budget Billing Plan Overview), and EABP1 (Create Budget Billing Plan).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to budget billing plans and the EMV139 error for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to create or modify budget billing plans.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EMV139 error and ensure that the budget billing plans are correctly set up in the SAP system.