How To Fix EB300 - Deregulation: SD document does not contain a valid contract reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 300

• Message text: Deregulation: SD document does not contain a valid contract reference

What causes this issue?

In the deregulated scenario, SD documents must be uniquely allocated to
the contract in the invoicing unit in order to determine the correct
deregulation data. However, in document &V4& for SD billing document
&V1&, the reference to contract &V3& is missing or is not valid.

System Response

Invoicing of contract account &V2& was terminated.

How to fix this error?

The bill can be created under the following conditions:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

1. In billing documents with deregulated contracts, the contract
reference in the SD document is entered or is identical with the
contract to be processed in the invoicing unit.
You can do this during order creation by making sure that a contract
account assignment is made when you select the contract account, or that
the contract account assignment is determined in event 4000.
2. The invoicing unit in the deregulated scenario is to be grouped in
such a way that SD documents are allocated to individual invoicing
units based on their contract references. You can use event R403 for
this purpose.

Procedure for System Administrators

Reverse SD billing document &V1&, make sure that the contract is entered
in the business partner item, and create the SD and IS-U billing
documents again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB300 - Deregulation: SD document does not contain a valid contract reference ?

  The SAP error message EB300, which states "Deregulation: SD document does not contain a valid contract reference," typically occurs in the context of the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module, particularly when dealing with deregulated markets. This error indicates that the Sales and Distribution (SD) document (such as a sales order or billing document) is missing a valid reference to a contract that is required for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Contract Reference: The SD document does not have a valid contract reference associated with it. This could be due to the contract not being created, or the reference being incorrectly entered.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used may not be compatible with the contract reference requirements.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as customer or contract data that do not align with the requirements of the SD document.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for the deregulated market may not be set up correctly, leading to the requirement for a contract reference not being met.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Reference: Verify that the SD document has a valid contract reference. You can do this by checking the document in the SAP system and ensuring that the contract number is correctly entered and exists in the system.
  Create or Update Contract: If the contract does not exist, create a new contract that corresponds to the SD document. If it exists but is not linked correctly, update the SD document to reference the correct contract.
  Review Document Type: Ensure that the document type used for the SD document is appropriate for the transaction and supports contract references.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the master data related to the customer and contract to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to deregulation and contract management in the IS-U module. They may need to adjust the configuration to ensure that the system behaves as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) or VF03 (Display Billing Document) to check the details of the SD documents.
  Master Data: Review the customer master data and contract master data to ensure they are correctly set up.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify contracts and SD documents.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.