How To Fix EB229 - Tenant Document &2 Included in Collective Bill - Reversal Not Possible!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Tenant Document &2 Included in Collective Bill - Reversal Not Possible!

What causes this issue?

You want to reverse an individual document in a collective bill. The
accompanying collective bill document has already been created and the
individual document cannot be reversed.

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?

Reverse collective bill document &v1& for individual document &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB229 - Tenant Document &2 Included in Collective Bill - Reversal Not Possible! ?

  The SAP error message EB229 indicates that a tenant document is included in a collective bill, and therefore, a reversal of that document is not possible. This error typically arises in the context of billing and invoicing processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with collective billing scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Collective Billing: The tenant document (e.g., an invoice or billing document) has been included in a collective bill. In SAP, collective billing allows multiple documents to be grouped together for billing purposes.
  Reversal Restrictions: Once a document is part of a collective bill, SAP restricts the reversal of that document to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies in billing records.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Collective Bill: Review the collective bill to which the tenant document is linked. You may need to analyze the documents included in the collective bill to determine the appropriate course of action.
  Unlink Document: If possible, unlink the tenant document from the collective bill. This may involve reversing the collective bill itself if it is permissible.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines on handling collective billing and reversals.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF03 (Display Billing Document) and VF04 (Collective Processing of Billing Documents) to analyze billing documents and collective bills.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to billing and collective billing processes that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to billing and invoicing to ensure they align with your business requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the EB229 error and understand the implications of collective billing in your SAP environment.