How To Fix EPS331 - You Cannot Invoice Periodic and Interim Billings Together

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 331

• Message text: You Cannot Invoice Periodic and Interim Billings Together

What causes this issue?

You tried to invoice a periodic billing and an interim billing together,
and are using the 'payment scheme' budget billing procedure.

System Response

The system cancels the invoicing.

How to fix this error?

1. Separate the invoicing units into periodic billing and interim
billing.
2. Use event R540 "Determine Billing Transaction and Document Types for
Open Items" to determine the billing transaction.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS331 - You Cannot Invoice Periodic and Interim Billings Together ?

  The SAP error message EPS331, "You cannot invoice periodic and interim billings together," typically occurs in the context of billing processes, particularly when dealing with contracts or projects that involve both periodic and interim billing. This error indicates that the system has detected an attempt to process both types of billing in a single invoice, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Mixed Billing Types: You are trying to create an invoice that includes both periodic billing (which is usually based on a fixed schedule) and interim billing (which is typically for specific milestones or progress).
  Configuration Settings: The system settings or configuration may not allow for the combination of these two billing types in a single invoice.
  Billing Document Type: The billing document type being used may not support the combination of periodic and interim billings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Separate Invoices: Ensure that you are creating separate invoices for periodic and interim billings. Process them individually rather than trying to combine them into one invoice.
  
  
  Check Billing Types: Review the billing types being used in your transaction. Make sure that you are not inadvertently selecting both types for the same billing document.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the billing configuration in the SAP system to ensure that it is set up correctly to handle the types of billing you are trying to process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on billing processes and configurations related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create the types of invoices you are attempting to process.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system setup.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF01 (Create Billing Document) and VF02 (Change Billing Document) to manage billing processes effectively.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in billing processes are trained on the correct procedures and understand the implications of different billing types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EPS331 error and successfully process your billing documents in SAP.