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How To Fix TU250 - Customer change: Budget billing plan &2 for contract &1 is still active


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 250

  • Message text: Customer change: Budget billing plan &2 for contract &1 is still active

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  • What causes this issue?

    During the customer change process, budget billing plans for transfer
    contracts are copied. As a prerequisite for this function the budget
    billing plans must be deactivated during the customer change process.
    The budget billing plan for contract &V1& was not deactivated for this
    process.

    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?

    Check the status of the budget billing plan for contract &V1&.
    You must deactivate this budget billing plan for the customer change.
    See field <LS>CC</> in the header data of the budget billing plan.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU250 - Customer change: Budget billing plan &2 for contract &1 is still active ?

    The SAP error message TU250 indicates that there is an issue with a budget billing plan that is still active for a specific customer contract. This error typically arises when you attempt to make changes to a customer contract that is associated with an active budget billing plan. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:

    Cause:

    1. Active Budget Billing Plan: The primary cause of this error is that the budget billing plan for the specified contract is still active. This means that the system is preventing changes to the contract until the billing plan is deactivated or completed.
    2. Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow changes while the budget billing plan is active.
    3. System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that enforce restrictions on modifying contracts with active billing plans.

    Solution:

    1. Deactivate the Budget Billing Plan:

      • Navigate to the budget billing plan associated with the contract.
      • Deactivate or complete the budget billing plan. This may involve processing any outstanding billing items or finalizing the plan.
      • Once the budget billing plan is inactive, you should be able to make the necessary changes to the customer contract.
    2. Check Contract Status:

      • Ensure that the contract is in a status that allows modifications. If the contract is locked or in a specific status, you may need to change it to a modifiable state.
    3. Consult with SAP Support:

      • If you are unable to deactivate the budget billing plan or if the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.
    4. Review Configuration Settings:

      • Check the configuration settings related to budget billing plans and contracts in your SAP system. There may be specific rules or settings that need to be adjusted.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:

      • FPL9: To manage budget billing plans.
      • FPL1: To create or change budget billing plans.
      • FPL2: To display budget billing plans.
    • Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on budget billing plans and contract management.

    • User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to contracts and budget billing plans.

    By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TU250 error and proceed with the necessary changes to the customer contract.

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