How To Fix EDEREG_INV003 - The reference (billing document number) was not specified

EDEREG_INV003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDEREG_INV - Error Messages for Payment Management in a Deregulated Env.

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The reference (billing document number) was not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG_INV003 - The reference (billing document number) was not specified ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG_INV003, which states "The reference (billing document number) was not specified," typically occurs in the context of electronic invoicing or billing document processing. This error indicates that a required reference to a billing document number is missing in the transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Billing Document Number: The most common cause is that the billing document number has not been provided in the relevant fields of the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the electronic invoicing or billing process in SAP.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have inadvertently skipped entering the billing document number or entered it incorrectly.
  Integration Issues: If the system is integrated with other applications or systems, there may be a failure in data transfer that results in the billing document number not being sent or received.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the billing document number is correctly