How To Fix PROJ_BILLG_ELMNT113 - Billing plan items already deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PROJ_BILLG_ELMNT - Project Billing Element Messages

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Billing plan items already deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PROJ_BILLG_ELMNT113 - Billing plan items already deleted. ?

  The SAP error message PROJ_BILLG_ELMNT113 indicates that there are billing plan items that have already been deleted, and the system is unable to process the billing due to this inconsistency. This error typically occurs in the context of project billing or when dealing with billing plans in SAP Project System (PS) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Billing Plan Items: The most common cause is that the billing plan items associated with a project or sales order have been deleted, but there are still attempts to process billing based on those items.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the billing plan items are expected to exist but do not.
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings in the billing process may not align with the current state of the billing plan items.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Billing Plan Items: Verify the billing plan items associated with the project or sales order. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CJ20N for project management or VA03 for sales orders) and checking the billing plan details.
  Recreate Billing Plan Items: If the billing plan items were deleted in error, you may need to recreate them. This can be done through the appropriate transaction for creating billing plans.
  Review Deletion Logic: If the deletion was intentional, ensure that there are no pending billing documents or processes that reference the deleted items. You may need to adjust your billing processes accordingly.
  Check for Inconsistencies: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the underlying database tables for inconsistencies. Look for entries in tables related to billing plans (e.g., VBRP for billing document items).
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to billing plans and error handling for additional insights.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), VA03 (Display Sales Order), and VF03 (Display Billing Document).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to billing plan errors or the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify billing plans and related documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.