How To Fix EB160 - Document &1 for contract account &2 was outsorted

EB160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Document &1 for contract account &2 was outsorted

What causes this issue?

You have processed invoicing simulation. In actual invoicing the
document generated would be outsorted as a result of automatic or
manual outsorting checks.
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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB160 - Document &1 for contract account &2 was outsorted ?

  The SAP error message EB160 indicates that a document related to a contract account has been outsorted, meaning it has been excluded from processing for some reason. This can occur in various contexts, such as billing, invoicing, or payment processing.
  
  Cause:
  The outsorting of a document can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the contract account or the document itself.
  Missing Information: Required fields or information may be missing, preventing the document from being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are causing the document to be outsorted.
  Business Rules: Specific business rules or validations may have been triggered, leading to the outsorting of the document.
  Status of the Document: The document may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed further.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EB160 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the Document Status: Review