How To Fix PSSC_BILLING044 - For NCD &1 (BP &2) a billing doc is not created (due to predecessor NCD)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_BILLING - PS Social Services - Billing

• Message number: 044

• Message text: For NCD &1 (BP &2) a billing doc is not created (due to predecessor NCD)

What causes this issue?

For net calculation document (NCD) &v1& (BP &v2&) there is a link to a
predecessor NCD (&v3&). The predecessor NCD (&v4+0(1)&) does not exist.
(&v4+1(1)&) does exist and has the status 'Open' or 'Revised'.

System Response

The NCD (with ID &v1&) can not be processed.
The system, during net calculation, does not physically delete existing
NCD data. If some incoming data (SXP data, for example) is changed, then
net calculation does the following:
It changes the status of the existing NCD as follows:
Status is set to 'cancelled' if a billing document does not yet exist.
Status is set to 'revised' if a billing document exists.
It creates a new NCD (if a billing document must be created).
The newly created NCD contains a link to the old one, which is referred
to as the predecessor NCD.
The system, during billing, does not create a billing document for an
NCD if the predecessor NCD does not exist or if there is a predecessor
NCD with status 'Open' or 'Revised' for the newly created NCD. As a
first step, the predecessor NCD must be processed by billing.

How to fix this error?

Repeat the billing run to process the predecessor NCD. After that, the
newly created NCD can be processed.

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 PSSC_BILLING044 - For NCD &1 (BP &2) a billing doc is not created (due to predecessor NCD) ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_BILLING044 indicates that a billing document could not be created for a specific Non-Conformance Document (NCD) due to the presence of a predecessor NCD. This error typically arises in the context of billing processes where certain conditions must be met for the creation of billing documents.
  Cause:
  
  
  Predecessor NCD: The error suggests that there is a predecessor NCD that is preventing the creation of the billing document. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The predecessor NCD is still open or unresolved.
  The predecessor NCD has not been processed or completed.
  There are dependencies or conditions linked to the predecessor NCD that must be fulfilled before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how NCDs and billing documents are related, which could lead to this error if not set up correctly.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be issues with the data integrity of the NCDs or the business partner (BP) involved, leading to the inability to create the billing document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Predecessor NCD: Review the predecessor NCD associated with the error. Ensure that it is resolved or completed. If it is still open, take the necessary steps to close or process it.
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Investigate any dependencies or conditions that are linked to the predecessor NCD. Ensure that all required actions have been taken.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data for both the NCD and the business partner (BP) to ensure that all necessary information is correct and complete.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to NCDs and billing documents in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly according to business requirements.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this specific error message for additional insights or updates.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as:
  
  NCD transaction for managing Non-Conformance Documents.
  VF01 for creating billing documents.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully create the billing document.