How To Fix FKKVT_BIP010 - Runtime for the billing plan item &1 starts before the activation date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKVT_BIP - Error Category "BillingPlan"

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Runtime for the billing plan item &1 starts before the activation date.

What causes this issue?

Option 1: There has previously been no runtime for the billing plan
item. However, the runtime recently set begins before the activation
date. This is not allowed.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Option 2: The existing runtime was changed. However, the new runtime
start date falls before the activation date. This is not allowed.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Adjust the runtime. The runtime start date may not fall before the
activation date if it does not differ from the previous start date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKVT_BIP010 - Runtime for the billing plan item &1 starts before the activation date. ?

  The SAP error message FKKVT_BIP010 indicates that there is an issue with the billing plan item in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA). Specifically, the error states that the runtime for the billing plan item starts before the activation date. This typically occurs when the billing plan item is set to start billing before the system has been configured to allow it, often due to the activation date being set later than the start date of the billing plan.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Dates: The billing plan item has a start date that is earlier than the activation date of the billing plan or contract.
  Configuration Issues: The billing plan or contract may not be properly configured, leading to inconsistencies in the dates.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of the billing plan item can lead to incorrect date settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the billing plan item and ensure that the start date is not earlier than the activation date. If it is, adjust the start date or the activation date accordingly.
  Adjust Activation Date: If the billing plan item is correct and should start before the current activation date, consider changing the activation date to an earlier date that accommodates the billing plan item.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for billing plans and contracts are correct. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) for FI-CA.
  Data Correction: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the relevant entries in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to billing plans and activation dates for further guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FPL1N (Create Billing Plan) or FPL2N (Change Billing Plan) to review and modify billing plans.
  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 points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP FI-CA expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your billing plan items are correctly configured within the system.