How To Fix KPN067 - Assign a default date category to billing plan type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KPN - Costing: Networks, Projects

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Assign a default date category to billing plan type &1

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain a template billing plan for billing plan type &V1&
. However, no template date category has yet been assigned to the
billing plan type.

System Response

Processing stopped.

How to fix this error?

To maintain a template billing plan, proceed as follows:
Save the billing plan type.
Create at least one date category for the billing plan type.
Assign a date category as a default to the billing plan type.
Save the billing plan type.
Maintain the template 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KPN067 - Assign a default date category to billing plan type &1 ?

  The SAP error message KPN067 indicates that a default date category has not been assigned to a specific billing plan type in the system. This is a configuration issue that typically arises when setting up billing plans in the SAP system, particularly in the context of contract management or sales and distribution.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a default date category to be defined for the billing plan type specified in the error message. The date category is essential for determining how billing dates are calculated and managed within the billing plan.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a default date category to the specified billing plan type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Sales and Distribution -> Billing -> Billing Plan -> Define Billing Plan Types
  
  
  
  
  Select the Billing Plan Type:
  
  In the configuration screen, find the billing plan type that corresponds to the one mentioned in the error message (indicated as &1).
  
  
  
  Assign a Default Date Category:
  
  In the details of the billing plan type, look for the field where you can assign a default date category.
  Choose an appropriate date category from the available options. The date category typically defines how the billing dates are calculated (e.g., based on delivery dates, order dates, etc.).
  
  
  
  Save the Configuration:
  
  After assigning the default date category, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, try to execute the transaction that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Date Categories: These are predefined categories in SAP that determine how dates are handled in billing plans. Common categories include delivery date, invoice date, and others.
  Billing Plan Types: These are used to define how billing is structured for different sales scenarios, such as periodic billing, milestone billing, etc.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration and VF01 for billing document creation, as these may be useful in your troubleshooting process.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who specializes in Sales and Distribution (SD) or Contract Management.