How To Fix EBILL_CORR032 - Step &1: Gross line with price summary not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBILL_CORR - Bill Correction

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Step &1: Gross line with price summary not permitted

What causes this issue?

You have set the <DS:DE.PREISZUS>price summary indicator</> &V2& in
schema step &V1&. However the <DS:DE.BRUTTOZEILE>brotto line items</>
indicator is also set in this step. This combination is not permitted.

System Response

You cannot save the schema
You cannot release the schema for billing

How to fix this error?

Delete the price summary indicator or do not set this step as a gross
line item.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBILL_CORR032 - Step &1: Gross line with price summary not permitted ?

  The SAP error message EBILL_CORR032 with the description "Step &1: Gross line with price summary not permitted" typically occurs in the context of billing or invoicing processes, particularly when dealing with electronic billing or billing corrections. This error indicates that there is an issue with the way the pricing is structured in the billing document.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Pricing Configuration: The error often arises when the pricing conditions are not set up correctly in the billing document. For example, if a gross price line is being used in a context where only net prices are allowed, this error can occur.
  Price Summary Issues: If the billing document is trying to summarize prices in a way that is not allowed (e.g., trying to summarize gross prices when only net prices are expected), this can trigger the error.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on how prices can be displayed or summarized, leading to this error if those restrictions are violated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Pricing Conditions: Check the pricing conditions in the billing document. Ensure that the pricing is set up correctly and that the gross and net prices are being used appropriately.
  Adjust Document Type Settings: If the error is related to a specific document type, review the configuration for that document type in the SAP system. Ensure that it allows for the pricing structure you are trying to implement.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its documentation and provides fixes for known issues.
  Test with Different Scenarios: If possible, try creating a similar billing document with different pricing conditions to see if the error persists. This can help isolate the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF01 (Create Billing Document), VF02 (Change Billing Document), and VF03 (Display Billing Document) to analyze the billing documents in question.
  Pricing Procedure: Understand the pricing procedure being used in your billing process, as this will dictate how prices are calculated and displayed.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to billing and invoicing processes, as well as any specific guidelines for electronic billing if applicable.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.