How To Fix SE784 - Define date category during maintenance of invoicing plan type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 784

• Message text: Define date category during maintenance of invoicing plan type

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the settings for invoicing plans in Customizing for Purchasing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE784 - Define date category during maintenance of invoicing plan type ?

  The SAP error message SE784, which states "Define date category during maintenance of invoicing plan type," typically occurs when you are trying to create or maintain an invoicing plan type in SAP, but the system cannot find a defined date category for that invoicing plan type.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The date category for the invoicing plan type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the invoicing plan type may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the inability to associate a date category.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the invoicing plan functionality, they may not be correctly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Date Category:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Invoicing -> Define Date Categories.
  Here, you can define the necessary date categories that are required for your invoicing plan types.
  
  
  
  Check Invoicing Plan Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the invoicing plan type you are trying to maintain is correctly configured.
  Navigate to the configuration path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Invoicing -> Define Invoicing Plan Types.
  Verify that all required fields, including the date category, are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check the SAP documentation or help files related to invoicing plans for any additional requirements or settings that may need to be configured.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration and SE11 for checking table definitions related to invoicing plans.
  Tables: Familiarize yourself with relevant tables such as TVFK (Invoicing Plan Types) and TVFD (Date Categories) to understand how they are linked.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If there are custom developments, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the invoicing plan functionality.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SE784 error and successfully maintain your invoicing plan types in SAP.