How To Fix EB293 - Document number &1 is in bill &2. Reversal not possible

EB293 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Document number &1 is in bill &2. Reversal not possible

What causes this issue?

Business partner item &V3& from document &V1& has been included in bill
&V2& as an additional deregulation item.
In the deregulated scenario, a reversal is only permitted if bill &V2&
has already been 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 bill &V2&.

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 EB293 - Document number &1 is in bill &2. Reversal not possible ?

  The SAP error message EB293 indicates that a document number is associated with a billing document, and therefore, a reversal of that document is not possible. This typically occurs in the context of billing and invoicing processes within SAP, particularly in modules like SD (Sales and Distribution) or FI (Financial Accounting).
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to reverse is linked to a billing document that has already been processed or posted. This means that the system recognizes that the document is part of a completed transaction.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the document, such as subsequent documents (e.g., credit memos, invoices) that rely on the original document.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent reversal if they are linked to billing documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are trying to reverse. If it is linked to a billing document, you may need