How To Fix EDEREG477 - 'Budget billing amount from supplier as downpayment' function not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDEREG - Messages for Deregulation Scenarios

• Message number: 477

• Message text: 'Budget billing amount from supplier as downpayment' function not active

What causes this issue?

To be able to use the <ZH><ZK>enhanced posting logic</></> function, the
<ZH><ZK>Post Budget Billing Amount as Down Payment for Supplier</></>
function must be active.
However, the <ZH><ZK>Post Budget Billing Amount as Down Payment for
Supplier</></> function is <ZH>not</> active.

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

System Response

You cannot use the <ZH><ZK>enhanced posting logic</></>.

How to fix this error?

Change your entry or contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The <ZH><ZK>Enhanced Posting Logic</></> function can only be used on
the supplier side if the <ZH><ZK>Post Budget Billing Amount as Down
Payment for Supplier</></> function is already being used.
When changing the posting logic for creating incoming bills, see the
documentation for <DS:DE.INV_XBULG>Aggregated Incoming Bill: Enhanced
Posting Logic</>.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG477 - 'Budget billing amount from supplier as downpayment' function not active ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG477, which states "Budget billing amount from supplier as downpayment function not active," typically occurs in the context of budget billing processes in SAP, particularly in the Utilities module. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a budget billing amount that is expected to be treated as a down payment, but the necessary configuration or function is not activated.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Functionality: The specific functionality for handling budget billing amounts as down payments is not activated in the system configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be missing or incorrect settings in the configuration related to budget billing or down payments.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the required functions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Functionality:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Utilities (e.g., "Financial Accounting" or "Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable").
  Look for settings related to budget billing or down payments and ensure that the function is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for budget billing and down payments to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the necessary parameters for budget billing are defined in the system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to perform the actions related to budget billing and down payments.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP security team to adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to budget billing and down payments for additional guidance on configuration and activation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the budget billing process works as intended.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation specific to the Utilities module in SAP to better understand the budget billing process and its configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.