How To Fix VF136 - Date &1 is blocked for billing (billing plan).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Date &1 is blocked for billing (billing plan).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF136 - Date &1 is blocked for billing (billing plan). ?

  The SAP error message VF136 indicates that a specific date is blocked for billing due to a billing plan. This typically occurs when there are certain conditions or settings in the billing plan that prevent the billing document from being processed on that date.
  Cause:
  
  Billing Plan Settings: The billing plan associated with the sales order or contract may have specific dates that are blocked for billing. This could be due to the billing cycle, payment terms, or other contractual obligations.
  Billing Block: The billing block may be set on the sales order or the billing plan, preventing the creation of billing documents.
  Date Configuration: The date in question may fall outside the allowed billing periods defined in the billing plan.
  Contractual Agreements: There may be specific contractual agreements that restrict billing on certain dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Billing Plan: Review the billing plan associated with the sales order or contract. Ensure that the dates are correctly configured and that the billing plan allows for billing on the specified date.
  Remove Billing Block: If there is a billing block set on the sales order, it needs to be removed. This can be done by navigating to the sales order and checking the billing block status.
  Adjust Dates: If the date is indeed blocked, you may need to adjust the billing date or the billing plan settings to allow for billing on that date.
  Consult with Contract Management: If the issue is related to contractual agreements, consult with the contract management team to understand any restrictions that may be in place.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as VA02 (Change Sales Order) or VF01 (Create Billing Document) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Help Portal: The SAP Help Portal can provide additional documentation and troubleshooting steps related to billing plans and error messages.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to billing plans and sales orders.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in billing and sales order processing.