How To Fix TU070 - Gas date is not within the billing period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Gas date is not within the billing period

What causes this issue?

The gas date must be in the period specified.

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?

Correct your entries.
Note:
Only the entries in table <DS:SIMG._ISUBISFGA_000030>Allocation Data
for Gas</> are currently taken into account when determining the gas
for billing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU070 - Gas date is not within the billing period ?

  The SAP error message TU070, which states "Gas date is not within the billing period," typically occurs in the context of gas billing processes within SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities). This error indicates that the gas consumption date being processed does not fall within the defined billing period for the relevant billing document.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The gas consumption date (e.g., the date of a meter reading) is outside the range of the billing period defined in the system.
  Incorrect Billing Period Configuration: The billing period may not be set up correctly, or the billing cycle may have changed.
  Manual Entry Errors: If the date is being entered manually, there may be a typographical error or misunderstanding of the billing period.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Billing Period: Verify the billing period for the relevant contract account. Ensure that the gas date falls within this period.
  
  Navigate to the billing document or contract account in SAP and check the billing period settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Gas Date: If the gas date is incorrect, adjust it to fall within the billing period. This may involve changing the date in the meter reading or consumption entry.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the billing period is not set up correctly, review the configuration settings in SAP for billing cycles and periods.
  
  This may involve checking the configuration in transaction codes like OISD (for billing types) or OISB (for billing periods).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling billing periods and gas date entries.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert to investigate further.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  EL31: Display Meter Reading
  EL30: Enter Meter Reading
  FBL5N: Display Customer Line Items
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to enter or modify billing data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TU070 error and ensure that gas dates are correctly aligned with the billing periods in your SAP system.