How To Fix EDER051 - Budget billing print document &1 cannot be sent for IDE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDER - IS-U Deregulation

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Budget billing print document &1 cannot be sent for IDE

What causes this issue?

You want to send an EDI for the print document. However, this print
document contains lines such as lower document line or unsuitable
presort key, which cannot be used within EDI.

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?

The print document must only contain lines that are allocated to the
presort key DEBI.

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 EDER051 - Budget billing print document &1 cannot be sent for IDE ?

  The SAP error message EDER051 indicates that there is an issue with sending a budget billing print document for an IDE (Intercompany Document Exchange). This error typically arises in the context of billing processes within SAP, particularly in the Utilities or Billing modules.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The IDE settings may not be properly configured in the system.
  Document Status: The budget billing document may not be in a status that allows it to be sent (e.g., it may be incomplete or not yet released).
  Output Determination: There may be issues with the output determination settings, meaning the system does not know how to process the document for sending.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to send the document.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the communication layer or the output medium.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EDER051 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the budget billing document is complete and in a status that allows it to be sent. You may need to release or finalize the document.
  
  
  Review IDE Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for IDE in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  Output Determination: Check the output determination settings for the budget billing document. Make sure that the output type is correctly defined and that the conditions for triggering the output are met.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to send the document has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting: If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider checking for any technical errors in the system logs (transaction SLG1) or consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying technical issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the EDER051 error for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SOST (to check the status of sent documents) or NACE (to configure output types) to troubleshoot further.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for more in-depth assistance.