How To Fix EN258 - Date of billing-relevant installation does not match technical inst. date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EN - IS-U installation/installation structure

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Date of billing-relevant installation does not match technical inst. date

What causes this issue?

You entered &V1& as the date for the installation for billing purposes.
The date of the technical installation is &V2&.

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?

The following options are available:
You can continue processing
You can cancel the action and enter a different date for the billing
installation, if necessary

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EN258 - Date of billing-relevant installation does not match technical inst. date ?

  The SAP error message EN258, which states "Date of billing-relevant installation does not match technical installation date," typically occurs in the context of billing and installation data within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to Customer Service (CS) or Plant Maintenance (PM). This error indicates a mismatch between the billing-relevant installation date and the technical installation date in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: The billing-relevant installation date and the technical installation date may have been entered incorrectly or inconsistently.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned, leading to discrepancies between the two dates.
  Changes in Installation Data: If the installation data was changed after the billing-relevant date was set, it could lead to this error.
  Master Data Issues: Inconsistencies in the master data related to the installation or billing could also trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Dates: Check the billing-relevant installation date and the technical installation date in the system. Ensure that they are consistent and correct.
  Update Data: If discrepancies are found, update the relevant dates to ensure they match. This may involve changing the installation date or the billing-relevant date as appropriate.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to installations and billing. Ensure that they are set up correctly to avoid future discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP