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

TU078 - Overview

• 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.

TU078 - Details

• 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