How To Fix AJ668 - Billing doc. &1 (invoicing indicator incorrect in ERCHC) (start doc. &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 668

• Message text: Billing doc. &1 (invoicing indicator incorrect in ERCHC) (start doc. &2)

What causes this issue?

You want to remove billing document number &V2& from a billing order in
transaction EA24.
The system has determined that billing document &V2& is involved in a
chain of adjustment reversals.
Billing document &V1& also belongs to this chain.
This document has inconsistent ERCHC data. There is no entry in the
OPBEL field.

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_SAP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ668 - Billing doc. &1 (invoicing indicator incorrect in ERCHC) (start doc. &2) ?

  The SAP error message AJ668 indicates that there is an issue with the invoicing indicator in the billing document. This error typically arises when the invoicing indicator in the billing document does not match the expected values in the related documents or configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Invoicing Indicator Mismatch: The invoicing indicator in the billing document (e.g., invoice, credit memo) is not set correctly according to the configuration or the related documents.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for billing documents in the SAP system, particularly in the area of sales and distribution (SD).
  Document Flow Issues: The document flow may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies between the billing document and the preceding documents (like sales orders or delivery documents).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Invoicing Indicator: Review the invoicing indicator in the billing document and ensure it is set correctly. You can do this by navigating to the billing document in the SAP system and checking the relevant fields.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for billing documents in the SAP system. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under Sales and Distribution > Billing > Define Billing Types. Ensure that the invoicing indicators are correctly defined for the billing types you are using.
  Document Flow Verification: Verify the document flow to ensure that all preceding documents (like sales orders and deliveries) are correctly processed and that their statuses are appropriate for billing.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes often provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Testing: After making any changes, test the billing process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order), VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery), and VF03 (Display Billing Document) to check the related documents.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on billing document configuration and invoicing indicators.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the AJ668 error message in SAP.