How To Fix TU396 - Incorrect automation data for budget billing plan &1

TU396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Incorrect automation data for budget billing plan &1

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TU396 - Details

• The SAP error message TU396, which states "Incorrect automation data for budget billing plan &1," 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 automation data associated with a specific budget billing plan.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The budget billing plan may not be configured correctly in the system. This could involve missing or incorrect entries in the relevant configuration tables.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the budget billing plan, such as incorrect or missing entries in the master data or transaction data.
  
  
  Automation Settings: The automation settings for the budget billing plan may not be set up correctly, leading to issues when the system tries to process the plan.
  
  
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters for the budget billing plan may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  
  
  
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