How To Fix EDEREG150 - You must specify a contract account for aggregated bill posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDEREG - Messages for Deregulation Scenarios

• Message number: 150

• Message text: You must specify a contract account for aggregated bill posting

What causes this issue?

If the <LS>Invoicing SP</> parameter (request to service provider that
invoices provider) has the value <LS>X</> (active), the <LS>CA Aggr.
BillPosting</> parameter (contract account for aggregated bill posting)
must be maintained.

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?

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 EDEREG150 - You must specify a contract account for aggregated bill posting ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG150, which states "You must specify a contract account for aggregated bill posting," typically occurs in the context of billing and invoicing processes within the SAP system, particularly in the Utilities module (IS-U). This error indicates that the system requires a contract account to be specified for the aggregated bill posting process, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Contract Account: The most common cause of this error is that the contract account field is either empty or not properly populated in the billing document or transaction you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the billing settings that do not allow for the proper association of contract accounts with the billing documents.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a mistake in data entry where the contract account was not entered or was entered incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Account: Ensure that the contract account is specified in the billing document. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., billing document creation) and verifying that the contract account field is filled in correctly.
  Review Billing Document: If you are processing an aggregated bill, check the details of the billing document to ensure that all necessary fields, including the contract account, are populated.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to billing and contract accounts. Ensure that the settings allow for the correct posting of aggregated bills.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the billing process and contract account requirements.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify contract account information.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB70 (for billing document creation) or FBL5N (for account balance display) to help troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in the Utilities module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EDEREG150 error and implement a solution to resolve it.