How To Fix TU373 - Extrapolation document has no lines. BB plan not created for contract &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Extrapolation document has no lines. BB plan not created for contract &1

What causes this issue?

The extrapolation document required for determining the budget billing
amount does not contain any lines relevant for budget billing or
posting.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The budget billing plan cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Check your rate, and change it so that at least one budget billing-/
posting-relevant line is created.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU373 - Extrapolation document has no lines. BB plan not created for contract &1 ?

  The SAP error message TU373, which states "Extrapolation document has no lines. BB plan not created for contract &1," typically occurs in the context of contract management and planning within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system attempted to create a business plan (BB plan) for a contract, but there were no line items available in the extrapolation document associated with that contract.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Line Items: The extrapolation document does not contain any line items, which are necessary for creating a business plan.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the contract management or planning settings that prevent line items from being generated.
  Data Entry Errors: The contract may not have been set up correctly, leading to missing or incomplete data.
  Document Status: The status of the extrapolation document may not allow for line items to be processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Extrapolation Document: Review the extrapolation document associated with the contract to ensure that it contains the necessary line items. If it does not, you may need to create or modify the document to include the required data.
  Review Contract Setup: Ensure that the contract is set up correctly and that all necessary data has been entered. This includes checking for any missing fields or incorrect entries.
  Configuration Review: If you have access to configuration settings, review the settings related to contract management and planning to ensure they are correctly configured to allow for line item generation.
  Recreate Extrapolation Document: If the document is corrupted or incorrectly set up, consider recreating the extrapolation document from scratch.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage extrapolation documents and contracts.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), and ME33K (Display Contract) to manage contracts effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on contract management and extrapolation processes.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.