How To Fix FKKBIX_BIP071 - Item type &1 is not suitable for billing plan type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKBIX_BIP -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Item type &1 is not suitable for billing plan type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX_BIP071 - Item type &1 is not suitable for billing plan type &2 ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX_BIP071 indicates that there is an issue with the item type in relation to the billing plan type in a billing document. Specifically, it means that the item type you are trying to use is not compatible with the specified billing plan type.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Item Type and Billing Plan Type: The item type you are using is not configured to work with the billing plan type you have selected. Each item type in SAP has specific billing plan types that it can be associated with.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP system where the item type is not properly set up to allow for the specified billing plan type.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may have altered the standard behavior of item types and billing plans.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Type Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for item types in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path: Sales and Distribution -> Billing -> Billing Documents -> Define Item Types.
  Verify that the item type you are using is allowed for the billing plan type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Check Billing Plan Configuration:
  
  Similarly, check the configuration for billing plans (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to: Sales and Distribution -> Billing -> Billing Documents -> Define Billing Plans.
  Ensure that the billing plan type is correctly set up and that it is compatible with the item type.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations: If there are any custom developments or enhancements, review them to ensure they are not causing the incompatibility.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the item types and billing plan types to understand their relationships.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, test the billing document creation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  VF01 (Create Billing Document)
  VF02 (Change Billing Document)
  VF03 (Display Billing Document)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom logic implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the billing process.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FKKBIX_BIP071 error and implement a solution to resolve it.