How To Fix FKKBIX_BIP086 - Item &1 requires cycle-based basic date determination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKBIX_BIP -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Item &1 requires cycle-based basic date determination

What causes this issue?

Item &v1& of billing plan &v2& requires a cycle-based determination of
the next request date.

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?

Change the setting to <DS:DE.BIPREQ_BASEDATE_TYPE_KK>determination type
</> in the item type &v3&. Permitted values are:
<LS>Start of period by billing cycle (?3?)</>
<LS>End of period by billing cycle (?4?)</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX_BIP086 - Item &1 requires cycle-based basic date determination ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX_BIP086 indicates that there is an issue with the basic date determination for an item in a cycle-based billing scenario. This error typically arises in the context of billing documents, particularly when dealing with periodic billing or cycle-based billing processes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system is unable to determine the basic date for an item because it requires cycle-based date determination, but the necessary configuration or data is missing or incorrect. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The billing type or item category may not be properly configured to support cycle-based billing.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the customer or the billing document may not have the necessary cycle information.
  Billing Plan Issues: The billing plan associated with the item may not be set up correctly, or the cycle dates may not be defined.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from determining the correct date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKKBIX_BIP086 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Billing Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the billing type used for the document is configured to allow cycle-based billing. This can be done in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under:
  
  Sales and Distribution > Billing > Billing Documents > Define Billing Types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Item Category:
  
  Verify that the item category used in the billing document supports cycle-based billing. Check the configuration for the item category in the IMG.
  
  
  
  Examine Billing Plan:
  
  Check the billing plan associated with the item. Ensure that the billing plan is correctly set up with the necessary cycle information and that the dates are defined properly.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the customer and the material/service being billed. Ensure that all necessary fields related to cycle-based billing are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Look for any inconsistencies in the data that might affect date determination. This includes checking for any missing or incorrect entries in the billing document.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to cycle-based billing for additional guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as VF01 (Create Billing Document), VF02 (Change Billing Document), or VF03 (Display Billing Document) to analyze the billing documents and their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above areas, 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 and resolve the cause of the FKKBIX_BIP086 error in your SAP system.