How To Fix EB093 - Preceding document &1 for billing document &2 not yet invoiced (CA &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Preceding document &1 for billing document &2 not yet invoiced (CA &3)

What causes this issue?

There is at least one preceding document that has not yet been invoiced
for the contract account that is currently to be invoiced.
The document number is &v1&.

System Response

Invoicing of the contract account was canceled.

How to fix this error?

Invoice the preceding document first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB093 - Preceding document &1 for billing document &2 not yet invoiced (CA &3) ?

  The SAP error message EB093 indicates that there is a preceding document related to a billing document that has not yet been invoiced. This typically occurs in the context of billing processes where a billing document is dependent on a preceding document (such as a sales order, delivery, or service order) that must be fully processed before the billing can occur.
  Cause:
  
  Uninvoiced Preceding Document: The most common cause of this error is that the preceding document (e.g., sales order or delivery) has not been invoiced yet. This means that the system is preventing the creation of a billing document until the previous document is fully processed.
  Incomplete Document Flow: There may be missing steps in the document flow, such as a delivery not being completed or a sales order not being fully processed.
  Status Issues: The preceding document may be in a status that does not allow for invoicing (e.g., it may be in a "blocked" status).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Preceding Document: Identify the preceding document mentioned in the error message (e.g., sales order, delivery) and check its status. Ensure that it has been fully processed and is ready for invoicing.
  Invoice the Preceding Document: If the preceding document is indeed not invoiced, proceed to create an invoice for it. This may involve creating a billing document for the preceding document first.
  Review Document Flow: Ensure that all necessary steps in the document flow have been completed. For example, if the preceding document is a delivery, ensure that it has been fully delivered and confirmed.
  Check for Blocks: Investigate if there are any blocks on the preceding document that may prevent it from being invoiced. This could involve checking for credit blocks, delivery blocks, or other status-related issues.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order), VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery), or VF03 (Display Billing Document) to check the status of the documents involved.
  Document Flow: Understanding the document flow in SAP is crucial. You can view the document flow in the relevant transaction to see how the documents are linked.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message. You can search for the error message number (EB093) in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EB093 error and successfully create the billing document.