How To Fix EBDR005 - BDR &1 cannot be deleted because it has already been invoiced.

EBDR005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBDR - Message class for External Billing Document Requests

• Message number: 005

• Message text: BDR &1 cannot be deleted because it has already been invoiced.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBDR005 - BDR &1 cannot be deleted because it has already been invoiced. ?

  The SAP error message EBDR005 indicates that a Business Document Reference (BDR) cannot be deleted because it has already been invoiced. This typically occurs in scenarios where a document, such as a purchase order or sales order, has been processed and an invoice has been generated against it. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Invoicing Status: The primary cause of this error is that the BDR is linked to an invoice that has already been posted. Once an invoice is created, the associated BDR is considered finalized and cannot be deleted.
  Document Flow: The document flow in SAP maintains a relationship between various documents (like purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices). If a document is part of this flow and has been invoiced, it cannot be deleted to maintain data integrity.
  Business Rules: Business rules and compliance requirements often dictate that once a financial transaction has been recorded (like an invoice), the related documents must remain intact for