How To Fix TU218 - Enter a date that falls before stop date &2 of bud. billing plan


TU218 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 218

  • Message text: Enter a date that falls before stop date &2 of bud. billing plan

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  • What causes this issue?

    The date you entered, &V1&, lies after the stop date (&v2&). This is
    not allowed.

    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?


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


TU218 - Details

  • The SAP error message TU218 indicates that a date you are trying to enter falls before the stop date of a billing plan. This typically occurs in the context of billing or contract management within SAP, where certain dates must adhere to the constraints set by the billing plan.
    
    Cause: Billing Plan Configuration: The billing plan has a defined stop date, and the date you are trying to enter (e.g., for a billing document, invoice, or contract) is earlier than this stop date. Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect date that does not comply with the billing plan's defined parameters. Changes in Contract Terms: If there have been changes to the contract or billing plan, the stop date may have been updated, and the user is not aware of this change.
    Solution: Check the Billing Plan: Review the billing plan associated with the transaction. Look for the stop date and ensure

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