How To Fix EDEREG474 - Cannot post budget billing as down payment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDEREG - Messages for Deregulation Scenarios

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Cannot post budget billing as down payment

What causes this issue?

The system settings do not allow you to post <DS:DE.INV_XDPPR>budget
billings as down payments</> for deregulation process &V1& in the
supplier system.

System Response

You cannot set the parameter value to <ZH><ZK>active</></>.

How to fix this error?

Check the system settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

The <DS:SIMG._ISUUTDE_000089>basic settings for aggregated posting of
incoming bills</> do not allow you to post budget billings as down
payments in the supplier's system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG474 - Cannot post budget billing as down payment ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG474 ("Cannot post budget billing as down payment") typically occurs in the context of billing and financial transactions within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with budget billing arrangements. This error indicates that the system is preventing the posting of a budget billing document as a down payment, which is not allowed under certain configurations or business rules.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured in such a way that it does not allow budget billing documents to be treated as down payments. This could be due to specific settings in the billing or financial accounting modules.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the budget billing may not be set up to allow down payment postings.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules in place that dictate that budget billing cannot be processed as down payments, possibly due to accounting principles or internal policies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to budget billing and down payments. Ensure that the document types and settings allow for the desired transactions.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and check the settings for billing and down payments.
  
  
  
  Document Type Review: Verify the document type used for the budget billing. Ensure that it is configured correctly to allow for the necessary postings.
  
  You can check this in the configuration for Financial Accounting (FI) or Sales and Distribution (SD) depending on where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Users: If the configuration appears correct, consult with business users or stakeholders to understand if there are any specific business rules that prevent this type of transaction. They may provide insights into why this restriction is in place.
  
  
  Error Handling: If the transaction is indeed valid and should be allowed, consider raising a change request to modify the configuration or document type settings to accommodate this requirement.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this issue. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that provide solutions or workarounds for specific error messages.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), F-28 (Post Incoming Payments), or VF01 (Create Billing Document) depending on where the error occurs.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to budget billing and down payments for further insights into how these processes are intended to work.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.