How To Fix VPK1106 - Project &1 (simulation version &2) has no billing elements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPK1 - SPC Processor Messages

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Project &1 (simulation version &2) has no billing elements

What causes this issue?

The system could not find any billing WBS elements for the specified
project. You need billing WBS elements to be able to carry out sales
pricing for the project.

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?

Create one or more billing WBS elements in your project and assign an
inquiry item to the billing WBS element.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPK1106 - Project &1 (simulation version &2) has no billing elements ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VPK1106 Project &1 (simulation version &2) has no billing elements
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Project System (PS) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) when you try to perform billing or simulate billing for a project, but the system finds that the project (or the simulation version of the project) does not contain any billing elements.
  Billing elements are the components or items within a project that are billable, such as WBS elements, network activities, or milestones that have revenue or billing relevance.
  In other words:
  
  The system expects at least one billing element in the project to generate billing documents or simulate billing. If none exist, it cannot proceed and throws this error.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  No billing elements assigned: The project or the simulation version does not have any billing elements assigned or created.
  Incorrect simulation version: You might be using a simulation version that does not contain billing elements.
  Billing elements not maintained or activated: Billing elements might exist but are not properly maintained or activated for billing.
  Project structure incomplete: The project structure might be incomplete or missing billing-relevant elements.
  Authorization or configuration issues: Sometimes, missing authorizations or incorrect configuration in billing settings can cause the system to not recognize billing elements.
  
  
  How to Check / Diagnose:
  
  Check the project structure in transaction CJ20N or CJ03 and verify if billing elements exist.
  Check the simulation version used for billing simulation.
  Use transaction VKOA or related billing element maintenance transactions to verify billing elements.
  Review the billing relevance of WBS elements or network activities.
  Check the billing plan or billing elements assigned to the project.
  Verify if the billing elements are active and have relevant billing data.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  Create or assign billing elements:  
  
  Add billing elements to the project or simulation version.
  Ensure WBS elements or network activities are marked as billing relevant.
  
  
  Use correct simulation version:  
  
  Make sure you are using the correct simulation version that contains billing elements.
  
  
  Maintain billing plan:  
  
  Define and maintain billing plans or billing elements for the project.
  
  
  Activate billing elements:  
  
  Ensure billing elements are active and have valid billing data.
  
  
  Check configuration:  
  
  Verify billing configuration in IMG under Project System ? Billing.
  
  
  Re-run billing simulation:  
  
  After corrections, simulate billing again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  CJ20N (Project Builder)  
  CJ03 (Display Project)  
  VKOA (Maintain Billing Elements)  
  VF01 (Create Billing Document)  
  VF31 (Billing Document Simulation)  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to billing elements and project billing for your SAP version.
  
  
  SAP Help:  
  
  SAP Help Portal documentation on Project System Billing and Billing Elements.
  
  
  Configuration Path:  
  
  SPRO ? Project System ? Billing ? Define Billing Elements  
  SPRO ? Project System ? Billing ? Assign Billing Elements to Project
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VPK1106 indicates that the project or simulation version you are trying to bill or simulate billing for does not have any billing elements defined. To resolve it, ensure that billing elements exist and are properly maintained and activated for the project and simulation version you are working with.