How To Fix PROJ_BILLG_ELMNT045 - No BDR created as there are no items to be billed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PROJ_BILLG_ELMNT - Project Billing Element Messages

• Message number: 045

• Message text: No BDR created as there are no items to be billed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PROJ_BILLG_ELMNT045 - No BDR created as there are no items to be billed. ?

  The SAP error message PROJ_BILLG_ELMNT045 indicates that there are no items available for billing in a project. This typically occurs during the billing process when the system attempts to create a billing document but finds that there are no relevant items to bill against.
  Causes:
  
  No Billable Items: There may be no items in the project that are marked as billable. This can happen if the project has not been properly set up or if the billing elements have not been defined correctly.
  Billing Status: The items may have a billing status that prevents them from being billed. For example, they might be in a status that indicates they are not ready for billing.
  Billing Plan Issues: The billing plan for the project may not be set up correctly, or the billing frequency may not align with the current date.
  Completed Work: If the work has not been completed or if there are no deliverables associated with the project, there will be nothing to bill.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used during the billing run may not match any of the items in the project.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Billable Items: Review the project to ensure that there are billable items available. You can do this by checking the project structure and confirming that the relevant items are marked for billing.
  Review Billing Status: Verify the billing status of the items. Ensure that they are in a status that allows them to be billed.
  Examine Billing Plan: Check the billing plan associated with the project. Make sure it is set up correctly and that the billing frequency is appropriate for the current date.
  Complete Work: Ensure that all necessary work has been completed and that there are deliverables ready for billing.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: If you are using specific selection criteria for the billing run, review and adjust them to ensure they include the relevant items.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) to review the project structure and items, or S_ALR_87013558 (Project Reports) to analyze project billing data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on project billing and the configuration of billing elements.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If custom logic is involved in the billing process, check for any user exits or enhancements that may affect the billing items.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in project systems and billing.