How To Fix EBDR034 - BDR &1 can't be deleted: Associated prelim. billing doc. already exists.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 034

• Message text: BDR &1 can't be deleted: Associated prelim. billing doc. already exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBDR034 - BDR &1 can't be deleted: Associated prelim. billing doc. already exists. ?

  The SAP error message EBDR034 indicates that you are trying to delete a billing document (BDR) that cannot be deleted because there is an associated preliminary billing document that already exists. This is a common issue in SAP when dealing with billing documents, particularly in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or project systems (PS).
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Existing Preliminary Billing Document: There is a preliminary billing document linked to the billing document you are trying to delete. SAP prevents the deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Document Flow: The document flow in SAP is designed to ensure that all related documents are properly managed. If a preliminary billing document exists, it indicates that there are transactions that depend on the billing document you are trying to delete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Associated Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like VF03 (Display Billing Document) to check if there are any preliminary billing documents associated with the billing document you are trying to delete.
  You can also check the document flow to see the relationship between the documents.
  
  
  
  Delete the Preliminary Billing Document:
  
  If you find that there is a preliminary billing document that is no longer needed, you can delete it first. Use transaction VF02 (Change Billing Document) to delete the preliminary document.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the document.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about deleting the preliminary billing document, consult with your finance or sales team to ensure that it is safe to do so.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  If you need to find the preliminary billing document, you can use transaction VF05 (List Billing Documents) to search for related documents.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If your organization has custom logic or enhancements in place, ensure that there are no additional checks or dependencies that might be causing this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message code in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to billing processes in the Sales and Distribution module to understand the implications of deleting billing documents.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  VF01 - Create Billing Document
  VF02 - Change Billing Document
  VF03 - Display Billing Document
  VF05 - List Billing Documents
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your billing documents effectively.