How To Fix FKKVT_BIP001 - Validity of billing plan &1 does not match contract item &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKVT_BIP - Error Category "BillingPlan"

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Validity of billing plan &1 does not match contract item &2.

What causes this issue?

The validity period of the billing plan is greater than the validity
period of the associated contract item. The validity of the billing plan
must be within the validity of the contract item.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Adjust the validity of the billing plan.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKVT_BIP001 - Validity of billing plan &1 does not match contract item &2. ?

  The SAP error message FKKVT_BIP001 indicates that there is a mismatch between the validity of a billing plan and the associated contract item. This typically occurs in the context of contract billing in SAP, particularly in the SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The billing plan's validity period does not align with the validity period of the contract item.
  The billing plan is set up for a different time frame than what is defined in the contract item.
  There may be changes in the contract item that have not been reflected in the billing plan.
  The billing plan may have been created or modified incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Periods:
  
  Review the validity periods of both the billing plan and the contract item. Ensure that they match. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., FQ1D for billing plans and FQ1C for contract items).
  
  
  
  Adjust Billing Plan:
  
  If the billing plan's validity is incorrect, you may need to adjust it to match the contract item. This can involve changing the start and end dates of the billing plan.
  
  
  
  Modify Contract Item:
  
  If the contract item is incorrect, you may need to modify it to ensure that it aligns with the billing plan.
  
  
  
  Recreate Billing Plan:
  
  In some cases, it may be easier to delete the existing billing plan and recreate it with the correct validity dates.
  
  
  
  Check for Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to either the billing plan or the contract item, ensure that all relevant updates have been made consistently.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your version of SAP and the configuration of your billing plans and contract items.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FQ1D: Display Billing Plan
  FQ1C: Display Contract Item
  FQ1E: Change Billing Plan
  FQ1F: Change Contract Item
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify billing plans and contract items.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the error message FKKVT_BIP001. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.