How To Fix EBILL_CORR005 - Rebilling only possible after reversal

EBILL_CORR005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBILL_CORR - Bill Correction

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Rebilling only possible after reversal

What causes this issue?

In the bill correction transaction, you want to execute rebilling or
simulate billing.
You can only do this when a document has 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 the corresponding document.

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 EBILL_CORR005 - Rebilling only possible after reversal ?

  The SAP error message EBILL_CORR005 indicates that a rebilling process cannot be performed because a reversal of the original billing document has not been completed. This error typically arises in the context of billing and invoicing processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with corrections or adjustments to previously issued invoices.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reversal Not Completed: The primary cause of this error is that the original billing document has not been reversed. In SAP, before you can create a rebilling document, the original invoice must be reversed to ensure that the financial records are accurate and that there are no duplicate entries.
  Incorrect Document Status: The original billing document may still be in a status that does not allow for rebilling, such as being posted or locked.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the billing module that prevent rebilling without a reversal.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reverse the Original Billing Document:
  
  Navigate to the billing document that you wish to