How To Fix EB045 - A total of &1 document(s) (invoicing units) simulated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 045

• Message text: A total of &1 document(s) (invoicing units) simulated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB045 - A total of &1 document(s) (invoicing units) simulated ?

  The SAP error message EB045 indicates that a total of &1 document(s) (invoicing units) have been simulated. This message typically arises during the invoicing or billing process in SAP, particularly when using the SAP Convergent Invoicing (CI) module or similar functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Simulation Mode: The error message is often triggered when the system is in simulation mode, meaning that it is not executing the actual posting of documents but rather simulating what would happen if the process were to be executed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the invoicing settings or in the billing document types that prevent the actual posting of documents.
  Incomplete Data: Required data for the invoicing process may be missing or incomplete, leading to the simulation without actual posting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post the documents, leading to a simulation instead.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Simulation Settings: Ensure that you are not in simulation mode if