How To Fix AJ478 - &1 deletion operand: Control of billing in advance is not consistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 478

• Message text: &1 deletion operand: Control of billing in advance is not consistent

What causes this issue?

You use deletion operand &V1& in schema step &V2&. The corresponding
deletion variant appears in schema step &V3&. These two steps do not
have the same value for <DS:DE.ADVCONTROL>controlling billing in
advance</>. This is not allowed.

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?

INCLUDE ISU_KORR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ478 - &1 deletion operand: Control of billing in advance is not consistent ?

  The SAP error message AJ478, which states "Deletion operand: Control of billing in advance is not consistent," typically occurs in the context of billing and invoicing processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with billing documents or contracts that involve advance billing.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to inconsistencies in the billing settings or configurations related to advance billing. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Inconsistent Billing Settings: The billing settings for the document or contract may not align with the expected configurations for advance billing.
  Incorrect Document Status: The status of the billing document may not allow for deletion or modification due to prior processing steps.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the SAP system for billing in advance may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts when trying to delete or modify billing documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AJ478 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Billing Document Status: Ensure that