How To Fix FKKBIX_BIP004 - Billing plan type &1 is not known

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKBIX_BIP -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Billing plan type &1 is not known

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX_BIP004 - Billing plan type &1 is not known ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX_BIP004 indicates that the billing plan type specified in the transaction or configuration is not recognized by the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating billing documents, contracts, or sales orders that involve billing plans.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Billing Plan Type: The billing plan type specified does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect entry.
  Missing Configuration: The billing plan type may not have been configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings have not been completed in the customizing settings.
  Transport Issues: If the billing plan type was recently created or modified in a different environment (like development) and not transported correctly to the production environment, it may not be available.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain billing plan types.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Billing Plan Type: Verify that the billing plan type you are trying to use is correctly spelled and exists in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings.
  Configuration: If the billing plan type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under:
  
  Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Billing -> Billing Plan -> Define Billing Plan Types.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the billing plan type was recently created, ensure that the transport request has been successfully imported into the target environment.
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the billing plan type. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on billing plan types and their configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings or SE11 to check the database table for billing plan types.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to billing plan types.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.