How To Fix EDER069 - Additional deregulation item cannot be posted; final billing

EDER069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDER - IS-U Deregulation

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Additional deregulation item cannot be posted; final billing

What causes this issue?

A final bill has already been created for grid usage contract &V1&
(contract account &V2&). Therefore, the additional deregulation item can
no longer be sent.

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

System Response

The system rejects posting of the additional deregulation document.

How to fix this error?

Create a manual billing document for contract &V1&. Note that you can
also create a document with an amount of zero.
Post the additional deregulation item.
Perform invoicing for the manual billing document.
This ensures that the additional deregulation item is actually sent.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDER069 - Additional deregulation item cannot be posted; final billing ?

  The SAP error message EDER069, which states "Additional deregulation item cannot be posted; final billing," typically occurs in the context of the deregulated energy market, particularly when dealing with billing processes in SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities). This error indicates that there is an issue with posting additional deregulation items during the final billing process.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Final Billing Status: The error often arises when the system is trying to post additional deregulation items (like adjustments or corrections) after the final billing has already been processed. In a deregulated environment, once final billing is completed, no further changes or postings related to that billing period are allowed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the posting of additional items after final billing.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the deregulation items or the billing document that prevent the posting.
  
  
  Business Rules: The business rules