How To Fix VFRR036 - Determine billing relevance for time-related revenue recognition

VFRR036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VFRR - SD revenue recognition

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Determine billing relevance for time-related revenue recognition

What causes this issue?

If an item category is relevant for time-related revenue recognition,
then it must also be relevant for billing.

System Response

The system cannot process the item category if it has not been marked
as relevant for billing, or until the revenue recognition category has
been changed.

How to fix this error?

Enter an appropriate value in the billing relevance field, or change
the revenue recognition category.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VFRR036 - Details

• The SAP error message VFRR036, which states "Determine billing relevance for time-related revenue recognition," typically occurs in the context of revenue recognition processes, particularly when dealing with time-related billing and revenue recognition scenarios in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be properly configured for time-related revenue recognition. This includes settings in the revenue recognition configuration that determine how billing relevance is established.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the customer, contract, or project may not be set up correctly. This includes missing or incorrect billing types, revenue recognition methods, or other related settings.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the billing document or the revenue recognition process, such as missing entries in the billing plan or incorrect dates.
  
  
  Billing Plan Issues: If the billing plan is not correctly defined or if there are issues with the billing schedule, it