How To Fix SLS_LORD136 - Billing plan template is not type 'milestone billing'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LORD - Lean Order Prozess

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Billing plan template is not type 'milestone billing'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_LORD136 - Billing plan template is not type 'milestone billing' ?

  The SAP error message SLS_LORD136 indicates that there is an issue with the billing plan template being used in a sales order or contract. Specifically, the error states that the billing plan template is not of the type 'milestone billing', which is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Billing Plan Template: The billing plan template assigned to the sales order or contract is not configured as a milestone billing type. This can happen if the template was created or modified incorrectly.
  Configuration Issues: The system may have been configured to expect a milestone billing plan, but the template in use does not meet this requirement.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in selecting the billing plan template during the creation of the sales order or contract.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Billing Plan Template:
  
  Go to the transaction code VBP1 (for billing plan) or VBAK (for sales order) and check the details of the billing plan template being used.
  Ensure that the billing plan template is indeed set up as a milestone billing type.
  
  
  
  Change Billing Plan Template:
  
  If the current billing plan template is not of the correct type, you may need to change it to a valid milestone billing template. This can be done in the sales order or contract by selecting a different billing plan template that is configured for milestone billing.
  
  
  
  Create a New Billing Plan Template:
  
  If no suitable milestone billing template exists, you may need to create a new billing plan template that is configured for milestone billing. This can be done in the configuration settings under SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Billing > Billing Plan > Define Billing Plan Types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant to ensure that the billing plan templates are set up correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VBP1: To view and manage billing plans.
  VA01/VA02: To create or change sales orders.
  SPRO: To access configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to billing plans and milestone billing.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify billing plan templates.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message SLS_LORD136 and ensure that the correct billing plan template is being used for your sales order or contract.