Contract Usage

Hello Gurus,
Scenario:
I use a Contract (VA41) to address a progress billing which is linked to PS. Everytime a milestone is met, the the Contract is unblocked and billing is processed.
Restrictions in Billing:
- The percentage of completion (POC) in PS is arbitrary
- Customer deducts 10% retention fee
- There is also a recoupment of the down payment (DP) based on the percentage of completion
The above restrictions are making the billing a bit complicated.
Question: Can I use a Contract (VA41) for the same type of material and project, multiple times?
Hoping to get some answers.
Thank you,
Bobit

Hi Pete,
Thanks for you input.
We are recrding the daily readings in Measuring points of the Equipment. At the end of the month, I could get the Total value of each Components.
My idea is to
1. Create a Sales order w.r.t to the Contract --> copy all the line item with rate per unit or hour
2. User has to enter (manually) quantity of each parameter
3.System will calculate the amount for each parameter ( Qty X Rate per unit / hour)
(Rate (condition value) of 3rd parameter (Stoppage die to supplier) is negative (-200))
Is it right the right way of approaching this requirement? Is there any other possibilities available in SAP?
Thanks,
Babu.K

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