How To Fix VPK1122 - Project &1 has no billing elements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPK1 - SPC Processor Messages

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Project &1 has no billing elements

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a billing WBS element for the project
specified.
A project must include billing WBS elements before you can carry out a
sales pricing for it.

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.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPK1122 - Project &1 has no billing elements ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VPK1122 Project &1 has no billing elements
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create a billing document (e.g., invoice) for a project, but the system cannot find any billing elements (such as WBS elements or network activities) assigned to the project that are eligible for billing. Essentially, the project does not have any billing-relevant objects or elements linked to it, so the system cannot determine what to bill.
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP PS (Project System), billing is typically done based on billing elements like WBS elements or network activities.
  If these elements are not maintained or not marked for billing, the system will not find any billing elements for the project.
  This can happen if:
  
  No WBS elements or network activities exist for the project.
  The existing WBS elements or network activities are not flagged as billing-relevant.
  The billing elements are not assigned to the correct sales order or contract.
  The project is not properly linked to the sales order or billing document.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Billing Elements:
  
  Go to the project in transaction CJ20N (Project Builder).
  Verify that WBS elements or network activities exist.
  Ensure these elements are marked as billing elements (check the "Billing" indicator in the WBS element or network activity).
  
  
  
  Assign Billing Elements:
  
  Make sure the billing elements are assigned to the correct sales order or contract.
  Check the assignment in the sales order (transaction VA03) or contract.
  
  
  
  Maintain Billing Relevance:
  
  In the WBS element or network activity master data, ensure the "Billing element" checkbox is selected.
  Also, check the "Settlement rule" to ensure the costs/revenues can be settled and billed.
  
  
  
  Check Project Status:
  
  Ensure the project and its elements are released and not blocked for billing.
  
  
  
  Review Billing Document Creation:
  
  When creating the billing document, verify that the correct project and billing elements are selected.
  
  
  
  Additional Checks:
  
  Check if the project is linked to a sales order or contract that supports billing.
  Verify that the billing plan or billing elements are maintained correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CJ20N – Project Builder (to check and maintain WBS elements)
  VA01 / VA02 / VA03 – Sales Order processing
  VF01 – Create Billing Document
  CN41 – Project Structure Overview
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  SAP Help on Project System Billing
  SAP Notes related to billing elements and project integration with SD (Sales and Distribution)
  
  
  
  Common Fields to Check:
  
  Billing element indicator in WBS element master data
  Settlement rule in WBS element or network activity
  Link between project and sales order
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VPK1122 Project &1 has no billing elements means the system cannot find any billing-relevant elements for the project. To fix it, ensure that the project has WBS elements or network activities marked as billing elements and properly linked to the sales order or contract for billing. Check the project structure, billing indicators, and assignments carefully.