How To Fix PS_BILLING001 - No open billing proposal items.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PS_BILLING - Message class for Customer Project Billing Proposal App

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No open billing proposal items.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PS_BILLING001 - No open billing proposal items. ?

  The SAP error message PS_BILLING001: No open billing proposal items typically occurs in the context of project system (PS) billing when you attempt to create a billing document but there are no open billing proposal items available for processing. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  No Open Billing Proposals: There are simply no billing proposals created for the project or service order you are trying to bill.
  Billing Proposal Status: The billing proposals that exist may be in a status that does not allow them to be processed (e.g., they may be completed or canceled).
  Billing Block: There may be a billing block set on the project or order, preventing any billing from occurring.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to generate the billing document may not match any existing open billing proposals.
  Project Completion: The project or order may have been completed, and thus no further billing is allowed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Billing Proposals: Go to the transaction code CJ88 (or relevant transaction for your version) to check if there are any open billing proposals for the project or order. If there are none, you will need to create a billing proposal.
  Create Billing Proposal: If there are no open proposals, create a new billing proposal using transaction CJ40 or CJ88. Ensure that the relevant costs and revenues are correctly assigned to the project.
  Review Status: Check the status of existing billing proposals. If they are completed or canceled, you may need to create new proposals.
  Check Billing Blocks: Review the project or order settings to ensure there are no billing blocks in place. You can check this in the project definition or order details.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: If you are using specific selection criteria to generate the billing document, ensure that they are correct and that they match the existing proposals.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may affect billing proposals.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ40 (Create Billing Proposal), CJ88 (Settlement), and CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to billing issues in the Project System module that may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and process billing proposals in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.