How To Fix TU078 - BB plan cannot be created for contract &1 (period end &2 (portion &3))

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 078

• Message text: BB plan cannot be created for contract &1 (period end &2 (portion &3))

What causes this issue?

A period for the budget billing plan is determined using the move-in
date or the entry date. In structuring the the budget billing plan it
was determined that no further open due dates can be requested (end of
period already reached). For this reason no budget billing plan created
for this period.

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?

Please select a current period by changing the date. The current period
for this contract can be determined using the portion.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU078 - BB plan cannot be created for contract &1 (period end &2 (portion &3)) ?

  The SAP error message TU078 indicates that a business plan cannot be created for a specific contract due to issues related to the period end and portion specified. This error typically arises in the context of contract management and planning within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP PS (Project System) or SAP PM (Plant Maintenance).
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning settings for the contract may not be correctly configured, leading to issues when trying to create a business plan.
  Period End Issues: The specified period end date may not be valid or may not align with the fiscal year settings in the system.
  Incomplete Data: Required data for the contract or the planning process may be missing or incomplete.
  Contract Status: The status of the contract may not allow for planning activities (e.g., if the contract is closed or archived).
  Portion Issues: The specified portion may not be valid or may not correspond to the expected values in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TU078 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the contract in question. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the contract is set up to allow planning.
  
  
  Validate Period End Date: Ensure that the period end date specified in the error message is valid and falls within the allowed fiscal periods. You may need to adjust the date or check the fiscal year settings.
  
  
  Review Required Data: Check if all required data for the contract and planning process is complete. This includes checking for missing master data or transaction data that may be necessary for planning.
  
  
  Contract Status: Verify the status of the contract. If the contract is closed or archived, you may need to reopen it or create a new contract for planning purposes.
  
  
  Check Portion Values: Ensure that the portion specified in the error message is valid. You may need to review the portion settings in the system to confirm that they align with the expected values.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific error message and its context.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as CJ20N for project management or ME33K for contract management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the TU078 error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  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 TU078 error and implement a suitable solution.