How To Fix FASTEDM016 - No billable profile values in period &1 to &2 for profile &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FASTEDM -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No billable profile values in period &1 to &2 for profile &3

What causes this issue?

During billing or profile &v3&, no profile values with a suitable
<DS:DE.J_STATUS>status</> were found for the period from &v1& to &v2&.

System Response

Billing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Import the missing profile values.
For more information about the profile value statuses permitted for
billing, see <DS:DE.E_TOU_BILLABLE>Profile Can Be Billed with TOU
Interface</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FASTEDM016 - No billable profile values in period &1 to &2 for profile &3 ?

  The SAP error message FASTEDM016 indicates that there are no billable profile values available for a specified period for a given profile. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Fast Entry for Time Management or similar modules where billing or time tracking is involved.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that there are no entries in the billing profile for the specified period. This could be due to:
  
  No time entries recorded for the specified period.
  Incorrect configuration of the billing profile.
  Data not being saved or posted correctly.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified in the error message may not align with the periods for which data has been entered.
  
  
  Profile Configuration Issues: The billing profile may not be set up correctly, or it may not be linked to the relevant cost centers or projects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Entries: Verify that there are indeed time entries or billing data for the specified period. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant time entry or billing transaction and checking the entries for the specified dates.
  Ensuring that the entries are saved and posted correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Profile Configuration: Check the configuration of the billing profile:
  
  Ensure that the profile is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate cost centers, projects, or other relevant entities.
  Verify that the profile is active and has the necessary settings for billing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Range: If the date range specified in the error message is incorrect, adjust it to match the periods for which data is available.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the billing profile and time management settings.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CAT2 (Time Sheet) or CATS (Cross-Application Time Sheet) to check time entries.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for billing profiles can typically be found in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under the relevant module (e.g., Time Management).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FASTEDM016 error and implement a solution.