How To Fix EDER055 - Contract &1 paid by invoicing serv.prov.; Choose setting 3

EDER055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDER - IS-U Deregulation

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Contract &1 paid by invoicing serv.prov.; Choose setting 3

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, contracts like this cannot belong to a
mandatory group or optional 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 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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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDER055 - Contract &1 paid by invoicing serv.prov.; Choose setting 3 ?

  The SAP error message EDER055 typically indicates an issue related to contract management and invoicing in the SAP system. This error occurs when a contract has been paid through an invoicing service provider, and the system is prompting the user to choose a specific setting (in this case, setting 3) to resolve the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Contract Payment Method: The error suggests that the contract in question has been paid using an invoicing service provider, which may not align with the expected payment method in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The system may require specific configuration settings to handle contracts paid through invoicing service providers.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the contract data or payment records that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Contract Settings: Check the contract settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are configured correctly for payments made through an invoicing service provider.
  Choose Setting 3: Follow the prompt to select setting