How To Fix EDEREG_INV206 - Error determining grouping characteristics for aggr. contract account &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Error determining grouping characteristics for aggr. contract account &1

What causes this issue?

The grouping cgharacteristic for contract account &V1& could not be
determined for bill issue from the service provider agreement for
supplier and distributor &V3&.

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 service provider agreement.
If the contract account is under a grouping characteristic, notify SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG_INV206 - Error determining grouping characteristics for aggr. contract account &1 ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG_INV206, which states "Error determining grouping characteristics for aggr. contract account &1," typically occurs in the context of billing or invoicing processes within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with contract accounts in the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Grouping Characteristics: The system is unable to find the necessary grouping characteristics for the specified contract account. This could be due to missing configuration or data in the master data.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the contract account or the grouping characteristics may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the relevant tables that store information about contract accounts and their grouping characteristics.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data, leading to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve