How To Fix EDEREG_INV354 - You have not specified an external bill number

EDEREG_INV354 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 354

• Message text: You have not specified an external bill number

What causes this issue?

The external bill number is a required entry when you send a payment
advice note for a bill.
The system cannot send the document.

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?

Enter a value for the external bill number.

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_INV354 - You have not specified an external bill number ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG_INV354, which states "You have not specified an external bill number," typically occurs in the context of electronic invoicing or billing processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires an external bill number to proceed with the transaction, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Bill Number: The most straightforward cause is that the external bill number field is left blank when it is required for the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require an external bill number for certain processes, and these settings may not be correctly set up.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the external bill number due to oversight or misunderstanding of the required fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the External Bill Number: The immediate solution is to ensure that the external bill number is entered in the appropriate field before attempting to process the transaction