How To Fix EB331 - Billing document line &1 &2 is missing in table DBERDTAX

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Billing document line &1 &2 is missing in table DBERDTAX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB331 - Billing document line &1 &2 is missing in table DBERDTAX ?

  The SAP error message EB331 indicates that a billing document line item is missing in the tax data table (DBERDTAX). This can occur during the billing process when the system expects to find tax-related information for a specific billing document line item, but it cannot locate it in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Data: The most common cause is that the tax data for the specified billing document line item has not been created or has been deleted.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to incomplete processing of the billing document or issues during the posting of tax data.
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the billing process, they might interfere with the normal creation of tax records.
  System Errors: There could be a system error or a bug that prevents the proper creation of tax entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Billing Document: Verify the billing document in question to ensure that it has been processed correctly. Look for any errors or warnings in the document.
  Reprocess the Billing Document: If the document is incomplete, try to reprocess it. This can sometimes regenerate the missing tax entries.
  Check Tax Configuration: Ensure that the tax configuration in your SAP system is set up correctly. This includes checking tax codes, tax calculation procedures, and related settings.
  Manual Entry: If necessary, you may need to manually enter the missing tax data into the DBERDTAX table, but this should be done with caution and typically under the guidance of an SAP consultant.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the failure occurs. This may require the assistance of an ABAP developer.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like VF03 (Display Billing Document) to view the billing document details and SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the DBERDTAX table.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to billing and tax processing for additional insights into how the system handles tax data.
  
  Always ensure that you have proper backups and that you are following your organization's change management procedures when making changes to the system.