How To Fix EDEREG_INV301 - You cannot send any individual bills; Change the bill issue type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 301

• Message text: You cannot send any individual bills; Change the bill issue type

What causes this issue?

You want to specify a form for printing the single bill. This is
only possible if you have selected a <DS:DE.INV_INVSETTYPE>Type of Bill
Issue</>, for which the single bill is sent.

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?

Select a corresponding type of bill issue:
<LS>Send single bills before aggregated posting</> (01)
<LS>Send single bills before aggregated posting and aggregated bill
</> (04)

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG_INV301 - You cannot send any individual bills; Change the bill issue type ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG_INV301 indicates that there is an issue with the billing process, specifically that individual bills cannot be sent due to the current bill issue type configuration. This error typically arises in the context of billing and invoicing within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to billing and invoicing, such as SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities).
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Bill Issue Type: The bill issue type assigned to the billing document does not allow for individual bills to be sent. This could be due to configuration settings that restrict the type of billing documents that can be issued.
  Billing Document Status: The status of the billing document may not permit sending individual bills. For example, if the document is in a status that indicates it is not ready for billing or has already been processed.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system for billing types may not be set up to allow individual billing for the specific scenario you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Bill Issue Type:
  
  Review the bill issue type assigned to the billing document. Ensure that it is set up to allow individual bills to be sent.
  You may need to change the bill issue type to one that supports individual billing.
  
  
  
  Review Billing Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the billing document. If it is not in a status that allows for sending, you may need to change the status or create a new billing document.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings for billing types in the system. Ensure that the configuration allows for the desired billing process.
  You may need to adjust the configuration in transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to modify billing type settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the billing process and configurations related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the issue is resolved and that individual bills can be sent as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF01 (Create Billing Document), VF02 (Change Billing Document), and VF03 (Display Billing Document) to manage billing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform billing operations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.