How To Fix EDEREG_INV355 - Internal line reference number for tax line with line type &1 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Internal line reference number for tax line with line type &1 is empty

What causes this issue?

For a tax line with line type xxxx, you have not entered a reference to
a totals line.

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?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG_INV355 - Internal line reference number for tax line with line type &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG_INV355 indicates that there is an issue with the internal line reference number for a tax line in an invoice. Specifically, the error states that the internal line reference number for a tax line with a specified line type is empty. This typically occurs during the processing of invoices in the SAP system, particularly in the context of electronic invoicing or tax reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Internal Line Reference: The internal line reference number is not populated for a tax line in the invoice. This can happen if the invoice was not properly generated or if there was an error in the data entry process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the tax settings or in the invoice processing settings that prevent the system from generating the necessary reference numbers.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing data that lead to this error.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the SAP system, they may not be handling the tax line references correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Invoice Data: Review the invoice data to ensure that all required fields, especially the internal line reference numbers for tax lines, are populated correctly.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for tax processing in SAP. Ensure that the settings for tax codes and line types are correctly defined.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the process to identify where the internal line reference number is supposed to be generated and why it is not being populated.
  Data Correction: If the issue is due to missing data, you may need to correct the invoice or re-enter the data to ensure that all necessary fields are filled.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices) or MIRO (Enter Incoming Invoice) to see how the invoices are being processed.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message EDEREG_INV355 for any known issues or fixes.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If there are custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the processing of tax lines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.