How To Fix TU316 - Proration of budget billing plan &1 not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Proration of budget billing plan &1 not possible

What causes this issue?

Within a portion change you can only prorate budget billing plans from
the statistical procedure or the debit entry procedure.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU316 - Proration of budget billing plan &1 not possible ?

  The SAP error message TU316, which states "Proration of budget billing plan &1 not possible," typically occurs in the context of budget billing plans in SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities). This error indicates that there is an issue with the proration process for a specific budget billing plan, which can arise due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The budget billing plan may not be configured correctly, leading to issues during the proration process.
  Invalid Dates: The start and end dates of the billing plan may not align properly, causing the system to be unable to calculate the proration.
  Missing Data: Required data for the proration process may be missing or incomplete, such as billing periods or amounts.
  Status Issues: The budget billing plan may be in a status that does not allow for proration (e.g., it may be locked or inactive).
  Overlapping Plans: There may be overlapping budget billing plans for the same account, which can create conflicts during proration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the budget billing plan to ensure they are set up correctly. This includes checking the parameters for proration.
  Validate Dates: Ensure that the start and end dates of the budget billing plan are correct and do not overlap with other plans.
  Complete Required Data: Verify that all necessary data for the budget billing plan is complete and accurate. This includes checking billing periods and amounts.
  Review Status: Check the status of the budget billing plan to ensure it is active and not locked. If it is locked, you may need to unlock it or change its status.
  Check for Overlaps: Investigate if there are any overlapping budget billing plans for the same account and resolve any conflicts.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like EA00 (for budget billing plan maintenance) or EABP (for budget billing plan overview) to access and manage budget billing plans.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on budget billing plans and proration processes in IS-U.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP IS-U for further assistance.