How To Fix AH374 - Inst. &1 sched. bill. date &2 bill. trans. &3: Inconsistent billing order

AH374 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 374

• Message text: Inst. &1 sched. bill. date &2 bill. trans. &3: Inconsistent billing order

What causes this issue?

This message can result from the following situations:
In meter reading data processing:
A billing order has already been created and processed for the same
scheduled billing date and billing transaction. Refer to the valid
billing document &v4&. It is not possible to create a new billing order
if this billing is not reversed beforehand.
In billing:
The specified billing order is inconsistent because the valid ERCH
document &v4& exists. A billing order cannot exist for a document that
has already been billed. Therefore, either the billing order or the
ERCH document is incorrect. Contact SAP.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH374 - Inst. &1 sched. bill. date &2 bill. trans. &3: Inconsistent billing order ?

  The SAP error message AH374 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the billing order related to a specific billing transaction. This error typically arises in the context of billing processes, particularly when dealing with sales orders, service orders, or contracts in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message AH374 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be discrepancies in the billing data, such as mismatched billing dates, billing quantities, or billing conditions.
  Order Status: The status of the sales or service order may not allow for billing, possibly due to prior billing or incomplete processing.
  Billing Document Issues: There may be issues with the billing document itself, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or user exits in the billing process, they may be causing inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AH374 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  Check Billing Order Data: Review the billing order data for inconsistencies. Ensure that