How To Fix EDEREG_INV251 - Use either business partner or contract account for the selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Use either business partner or contract account for the selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG_INV251 - Use either business partner or contract account for the selection ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG_INV251 indicates that there is an issue with the selection criteria used in a transaction or report related to billing or invoicing. Specifically, it suggests that the system requires either a business partner or a contract account to be specified for the selection, but neither has been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The user did not provide either a business partner or a contract account in the selection screen.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that it expects one of these identifiers but is not receiving it.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the data, leading to the absence of the required fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Provide Required Information:
  
  When you encounter this error, check the selection screen of the transaction you are using. Ensure that you have entered either a business partner or a contract account.
  If you are unsure of the correct identifiers, you may need to consult with your data or customer management team to obtain the correct business partner or contract account.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you believe you are entering the correct information and still receiving the error, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings in SAP. This may involve checking the settings for the relevant module (e.g., Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable) to ensure that the system is set up to accept the identifiers you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction you are using. This can provide insights into what fields are required and how to properly use the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the business partner or contract account data. Lack of permissions can sometimes lead to unexpected errors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner: In SAP, a business partner is a master data entity that can represent customers, vendors, or other entities involved in business transactions.
  Contract Account: This is typically used in the context of billing and invoicing, representing the account associated with a customer for billing purposes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be related to billing and invoicing, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display).
  
  By ensuring that you provide the necessary selection criteria and reviewing your configuration, you should be able to resolve the EDEREG_INV251 error effectively.