How To Fix FKKRD049 - Period not valid due to start of billing period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKRD - Messages for Revenue Distribution

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Period not valid due to start of billing period

What causes this issue?

You can only select periods as free follow-on periods if their billing
period ends exactly one day after the billing period of the previous
distribution period. This means there are not allowed to be any gaps in
the sequence of billing periods for the selected distribution periods.

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?

Choose a period that meets this condition.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKRD049 - Period not valid due to start of billing period ?

  The SAP error message FKKRD049 indicates that there is an issue with the billing period in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA). Specifically, it means that the period you are trying to use for billing is not valid because it falls outside the defined start of the billing period.
  Cause:
  
  Billing Period Configuration: The billing period may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to the billing period not being opened for the specified time frame.
  Posting Date: The posting date of the transaction may be outside the allowed billing periods.
  Contract Account Settings: The settings for the specific contract account may not allow for billing in the specified period.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for posting due to various reasons, such as month-end closing activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Billing Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for billing periods in SAP (Transaction code: OB52).
  Ensure that the billing period you are trying to use is open and valid.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Date:
  
  Check the posting date of the transaction you are trying to process. Ensure that it falls within the valid billing periods.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Account Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific contract account to ensure that it is configured to allow billing for the desired period.
  
  
  
  Unlock Period:
  
  If the period is locked, you may need to unlock it temporarily to allow for the posting. This should be done with caution and typically only by authorized personnel.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the implications of changing settings, consult with your finance or SAP FI-CA team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To manage the open and closed posting periods.
  FBL5N: To view customer line items and check for any discrepancies.
  FQEVENT: To check the billing events related to contract accounts.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on billing periods and contract account settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.