How To Fix PROJ_BILLG_ELMNT190 - Some of the billing elements have the project billing request created.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PROJ_BILLG_ELMNT - Project Billing Element Messages

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Some of the billing elements have the project billing request created.

What causes this issue?

Some of the selected billing elements have a project billing request
assigned while some do not.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can choose to continue to prepare the bill for the selected billing
elements. In this case the billing element(s) without the project
billing request assigned is also added to the same project billing
request.
If you choose not to continue, you must select the billing elements
again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PROJ_BILLG_ELMNT190 - Some of the billing elements have the project billing request created. ?

  The SAP error message PROJ_BILLG_ELMNT190 indicates that there are issues related to billing elements in a project. Specifically, it suggests that some billing elements have already had a project billing request created, which prevents further processing or changes to those elements.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Billing Requests: The primary cause of this error is that there are already billing requests created for some of the billing elements associated with the project. This could happen if a billing run was executed previously, or if there are pending billing requests that have not been processed yet.
  Incomplete or Incorrect Data: There may be incomplete or incorrect data in the billing elements that need to be addressed before further actions can be taken.
  Project Status: The status of the project or the billing elements may not allow for new billing requests to be created.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Billing Requests: Review the billing requests that have already been created for the project. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., CJ20N for project management) and checking the billing elements.
  Cancel or Delete Existing Requests: If the existing billing requests are no longer needed, you may need to cancel or delete them. This can typically be done through the billing document or request management transactions.
  Review Project and Billing Element Status: Ensure that the project and billing elements are in the correct status to allow for new billing requests. If necessary, update the status or resolve any issues that may be preventing new requests.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling billing elements and requests in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ88 (Settlement), and VF01 (Create Billing Document) to manage project billing effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that can resolve the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify billing requests and project elements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.