How To Fix TU558 - The reference from budget billing plan &1 to document &2 was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 558

• Message text: The reference from budget billing plan &1 to document &2 was deleted

What causes this issue?

There is a reference to budget billing plan &V1& in document &V2&. When
budget billing plan &V1& was deleted, the reference was also deleted.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU558 - The reference from budget billing plan &1 to document &2 was deleted ?

  The SAP error message TU558 indicates that there is an issue with a budget billing plan that references a document that has been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of billing and financial transactions within the SAP system, particularly in modules like SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) or SAP FI (Financial Accounting).
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Document: The primary cause of this error is that the document (e.g., an invoice, billing document, or contract) that the budget billing plan is referencing has been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the budget billing plan is still trying to reference a document that has been removed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There could be configuration issues in the budget billing plan setup that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify if the document referenced in the error message (document &2) still exists in the system. If it has been deleted, you may need to restore it or create a new document.
  Update Budget Billing Plan: If the document is no longer needed, you may need to update or delete the budget billing plan (reference &1) to remove the link to the deleted document.
  Recreate the Document: If the document is essential, consider recreating it if possible, and then re-linking it to the budget billing plan.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks in the system to identify and resolve any inconsistencies that may be causing this error.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to budget billing plans and error TU558 for any specific guidance or patches that may address this issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to check the status of the documents.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages or warnings that could provide further context on the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the TU558 error in your SAP system.