How To Fix EB254 - Different billing key dates for mandatory groups (CA: &1)

EB254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Different billing key dates for mandatory groups (CA: &1)

What causes this issue?

You have activated the mandatory group check at the billing key date
level. However, the system could not map all mandatory groups on a
certain billing key date for the existing billing documents.

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?

Bill the missing contracts, so that the mandatory groups can be mapped
for all billing key dates, or deactivate the setting in Customizing.

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 EB254 - Different billing key dates for mandatory groups (CA: &1) ?

  The SAP error message EB254, which states "Different billing key dates for mandatory groups (CA: &1)," typically occurs in the context of billing document processing, particularly when there are inconsistencies in the billing key dates for mandatory groups in a billing document.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Inconsistent Billing Key Dates: The billing key dates for different items or groups in the billing document do not match. This can happen if the items belong to different billing groups or if there are discrepancies in the billing date settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the billing document that enforce consistency in billing key dates, and if these settings are not adhered to, the error will be triggered.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of the billing document can lead to different billing key dates being assigned to items that should share the same