Do you have any question about this error?
Stop googling SAP errors. Use our Free Essentials plan instead - no credit card needed. Start Now →
Message type: E = Error
Message class: U7 - Japan-Specific Developments
Message number: 043
Message text: Equi no. &1 scheduled MR date &2: Indefinite end of billing period
INTERNAL ERROR:
There are at least two installations that have different
<DS:DE.BP>billing period</> specifications for equipment number &V1& and
scheduled meter reading date &V2&. This means that the system is unable
to determine a key date for the end of the billing period from the
scheduled meter reading date &V2&.
In this case, &V3& <> &V4&.
A device cannot have different billing periods in two installations.
INCLUDE ISU_SAP OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
U7043
- Equi no. &1 scheduled MR date &2: Indefinite end of billing period ?The SAP error message U7043 indicates that there is an issue with the billing period for a specific equipment number and its scheduled maintenance (MR) date. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS) modules, where maintenance plans and billing periods are managed.
Cause:
The error message U7043 is triggered when the system encounters an indefinite end of the billing period for the specified equipment. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
- Incorrect Configuration: The billing period for the maintenance plan or the equipment may not be properly defined, leading to an indefinite end date.
- Missing Data: Required data for the maintenance plan or equipment may be missing or incorrectly entered.
- Scheduling Issues: The scheduled maintenance date may fall outside the defined billing periods, causing a conflict.
- System Settings: There may be issues with the system settings related to billing periods or maintenance scheduling.
Solution:
To resolve the U7043 error, you can take the following steps:
Check Maintenance Plan Configuration:
- Go to the maintenance plan associated with the equipment and verify the billing period settings.
- Ensure that the start and end dates of the billing period are correctly defined.
Review Equipment Master Data:
- Check the equipment master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect the billing period.
- Ensure that the equipment is correctly assigned to the maintenance plan.
Adjust Scheduled Maintenance Dates:
- Review the scheduled maintenance dates for the equipment and ensure they fall within the defined billing periods.
- If necessary, adjust the scheduled maintenance dates to align with the billing periods.
Consult Documentation:
- Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling billing periods and maintenance plans.
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 based on the specific configuration of your SAP system.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the U7043 error in your SAP system.
Get instant SAP help. Sign up for our Free Essentials Plan.
U7042
Incomplete setting
What causes this issue? You must set the indicators <ZH>SelectDialog</> and <ZH>SelectMassProc </> for every solution that is...
U7041
Billing period &1: No entries in ERESOL_CUST
Self-Explanatory Message Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of...
U7044
From date &1 (meter reading &2) later than to date &3 (meter reading &4)
What causes this issue? You tried to interpolate a meter reading result between meter readings &V2& and &V4&. In this case, it was no...
U7045
Check OK: Resolution for Dialog Found
Self-Explanatory Message Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of...
Click on this link to search all SAP messages.