How To Fix EDER054 - Contract &1 paid by invoicing serv. prov.; Mandatory group not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDER - IS-U Deregulation

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Contract &1 paid by invoicing serv. prov.; Mandatory group not permitted

What causes this issue?

Contract &v1& is regulated by a third <DS:DE.INVOICING_PARTY>service
provider</>. In order to keep processes such as invoicing and budget
billing request consistent, a contract like this cannot belong to a
mandatory group.

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?

Select setting 2 (<LS>contract can be invoiced jointly with other
contracts</>) or setting 3 (<LS>contract must not be invoiced with
other contracts</>) for the <DS:DE.E_GEMFAKT>Invoice Contracts
Jointly</> parameter.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDER054 - Contract &1 paid by invoicing serv. prov.; Mandatory group not permitted ?

  The SAP error message EDER054 indicates that there is an issue with a contract that has been paid by an invoicing service provider, and it is related to a mandatory group that is not permitted. This error typically arises in the context of contract management and invoicing processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Contract Status: The contract referenced in the error message may have been paid or processed in a way that conflicts with the current operation you are trying to perform.
  Mandatory Group Configuration: The system may have a configuration that requires certain groups to be present for the contract, but the current setup does not allow for that group to be used.
  Invoicing Service Provider: If the contract is linked to an invoicing service provider, there may be restrictions or settings that prevent certain actions from being taken on the contract.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Status: Verify the status of the contract in question. If it has already been paid or processed, you may need to review the business process to determine if further actions are permissible.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to mandatory groups in the contract management module. Ensure that the necessary groups are allowed and correctly set up in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and its implications. This may provide insights into how to resolve the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you navigate contract management and invoicing processes (e.g., ME33K for displaying contracts).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to EDER054 for any patches or updates that may address this error.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the EDER054 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.