How To Fix TU408 - Alternative portion has different end of billing period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Alternative portion has different end of billing period

What causes this issue?

You have entered an alternative portion. The end of this portion's
billing period is &V2&.
The meter reading unit in the installation refers to the portion &v3&,
with the end &v4&.
The new checksfor the alternative portion do not allow the end dates to
differ. If the end dates were to differ, you could not guarantee the
correct determination of the schedule record.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU408 - Alternative portion has different end of billing period ?

  The SAP error message TU408, which states "Alternative portion has different end of billing period," typically occurs in the context of billing and contract management within SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the billing periods for alternative portions of a contract or billing document.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Mismatched Billing Periods: The alternative portion of the billing document has a different end date than the main billing document or other related portions.
  Contract Configuration: The configuration of the contract or billing plan may not align with the expected billing periods.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating or modifying billing documents can lead to inconsistencies in billing periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TU408 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Billing Periods:
  
  Review the billing periods for both the main and alternative portions of the contract or billing document.
  Ensure that the end dates of the billing periods match across all related portions.
  
  
  
  Adjust Contract or Billing Plan:
  
  If there is a discrepancy, adjust the billing plan or contract settings to ensure consistency in the billing periods.
  You may need to modify the alternative portion to align with the main portion's billing period.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to billing and contracts. Ensure that they are set up correctly to handle alternative portions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling billing periods and alternative portions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF01 (Create Billing Document), VF02 (Change Billing Document), and VA02 (Change Sales Order) to navigate and troubleshoot billing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to TU408 for potential patches or updates that may address known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing additional insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the TU408 error in your SAP system.