How To Fix EB159 - A total of &1 document(s) (invoicing units) were outsorted

EB159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 159

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

What causes this issue?

You have processed invoicing simulation. The statistics provide you
with the number of documents that would be outsorted in actual
invoicing.
Simulation only generates control documents, which are not outsorted.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB159 - A total of &1 document(s) (invoicing units) were outsorted ?

  The SAP error message EB159 indicates that a total of a specified number of documents (invoicing units) have been outsorted during a processing operation, typically related to billing or invoicing. This message usually arises in the context of billing document processing, where certain documents do not meet the criteria for successful processing and are therefore outsorted for further review or correction.
  
  Cause:
  The outsorting of documents can occur due to various reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: Missing or incorrect data in the billing documents, such as customer information, pricing conditions, or tax information.
  Validation Errors: The documents may not pass certain validation checks defined in the system, such as credit checks or compliance checks.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the billing process or related modules that lead to documents being flagged for outsorting.
  Business Rules: Specific business rules or workflows that dictate certain conditions under which documents should be outsorted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the