How To Fix V1620 - Deadlines have already been billed for item & (billing plan)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 620

• Message text: Deadlines have already been billed for item & (billing plan)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1620 - Deadlines have already been billed for item & (billing plan) ?

  The SAP error message V1620 indicates that there are billing deadlines that have already been billed for a specific item in a billing plan. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when trying to create a billing document for an item that has already had its billing deadlines processed.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to bill an item that has already been billed for the specified billing plan.
  The billing plan has specific deadlines, and the system detects that the billing for those deadlines has already been completed.
  There may be a mismatch in the billing plan configuration or the billing document being created does not align with the existing billing plan.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V1620 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Billing Status: Verify the billing status of the item in question. You can do this by checking the billing document history to see if the item has already been billed.
  
  
  Review Billing Plan: Ensure that the billing plan is correctly configured and that the deadlines have not been inadvertently processed. You can check the billing plan details in the sales order or contract.
  
  
  Adjust Billing Plan: If necessary, you may need to adjust the billing plan or create a new billing plan that accommodates the current billing requirements.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to billing plans and deadlines to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as VF03 (Display Billing Document) to review the billing documents related to the item and VA03 (Display Sales Order) to check the sales order details.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Billing Plan Types: Understand the different types of billing plans (e.g., periodic billing, milestone billing) and how they function within SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If your organization has custom enhancements or user exits related to billing, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard billing process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the V1620 error and implement a solution to resolve it.