How To Fix VPK1114 - WBS element &1 (simulation version &2) is not a billing element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPK1 - SPC Processor Messages

• Message number: 114

• Message text: WBS element &1 (simulation version &2) is not a billing element

What causes this issue?

To carry out the sales pricing, you must specify a billing WBS element.

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?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPK1114 - WBS element &1 (simulation version &2) is not a billing element ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VPK1114 WBS element &1 (simulation version &2) is not a billing element
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during billing or simulation of billing documents when the system tries to use a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element that is not flagged as a billing element in the project system (PS) module.
  
  In SAP Project System, WBS elements can be marked as billing elements to indicate that they are relevant for billing purposes.
  If a WBS element is not set as a billing element, the system will not allow billing or billing simulation against it.
  The error message indicates that the WBS element (with the given ID &1) and the simulation version (&2) you are trying to use is not configured as a billing element.
  
  
  When does this error occur?
  
  During billing document creation or billing simulation in SD (Sales and Distribution) when the billing document references a WBS element.
  When you try to simulate billing for a project-related sales order or contract line item linked to a WBS element that is not flagged for billing.
  In integration scenarios between PS and SD where billing relevance is controlled via WBS element settings.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the WBS element settings:
  
  Go to transaction CJ20N (Project Builder).
  Open the project and navigate to the WBS element mentioned in the error.
  Check the Billing Element indicator in the WBS element master data.
  
  
  
  Set the WBS element as a billing element:
  
  In the WBS element master data, under the Billing tab or relevant section, mark the checkbox Billing Element.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check the simulation version:
  
  The error message also mentions a simulation version (&2).
  Ensure that the simulation version you are using is consistent with the billing settings.
  You can check simulation versions in transaction VKOA or related billing simulation transactions.
  
  
  
  Re-run the billing simulation or billing document creation:
  
  After setting the WBS element as a billing element, try to simulate or create the billing document again.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Billing Element in WBS:
  
  The billing element flag in the WBS element master data controls whether the WBS element can be used for billing purposes. This is important in projects where only certain WBS elements are billable.
  
  
  Integration between PS and SD:
  
  When sales orders or contracts reference WBS elements, the billing process checks if the WBS element is billing relevant. If not, billing cannot proceed.
  
  
  Simulation Version:
  
  Simulation versions are used in billing to simulate billing documents without actually posting them. The version must be consistent with the billing settings.
  
  
  Related SAP Notes / Documentation:  
  
  SAP Note 123456 (example) might provide more details on billing element settings.  
  SAP Help Portal: Project System ? Billing Elements in WBS Elements.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Cause
  WBS element is not flagged as billing element.
  
  
  Solution
  Mark the WBS element as a billing element in CJ20N.
  
  
  Transaction
  CJ20N (Project Builder)
  
  
  Check
  Billing Element indicator in WBS master data
  
  
  Result
  Allows billing and billing simulation for the WBS element
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the WBS element ID and the context of the billing process you are performing.