How To Fix EDEREG_INV118 - External transaction '&2' is assigned to internal transaction '4500'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: External transaction '&2' is assigned to internal transaction '4500'

What causes this issue?

Main transaction &V1& was determined for a bill line item. However, the
external main transaction &V2& is allocated to internal main transaction
'4500'.

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?

Check the function module used to determine the transactions.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG_INV118 - External transaction '&2' is assigned to internal transaction '4500' ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG_INV118 indicates that there is a mismatch between an external transaction and an internal transaction in the context of electronic data interchange (EDI) or electronic invoicing. Specifically, it suggests that the external transaction code (represented by &2) is incorrectly assigned to the internal transaction code '4500'.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The external transaction code may not be properly mapped to the internal transaction code in the system configuration.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the external transaction code is incorrectly assigned.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the transaction may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches.
  Versioning Problems: If there are multiple versions of the transaction codes, the system may be referencing an outdated or incorrect version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for EDI or electronic invoicing in SAP.
  Verify the mapping between external and internal transaction codes. Ensure that the external transaction code is correctly assigned to the internal transaction code '4500'.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the transaction. Ensure that all relevant fields are correctly populated and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the transaction entry to ensure that the external transaction code is valid and properly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction codes and their mappings. This can provide insights into any known issues or required configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the external transaction code is now correctly processed without errors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to EDI and invoicing.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to EDEREG_INV118 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on EDI configuration and transaction management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.