How To Fix EDEREG_INV618 - Specify an invoicing service provider

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Specify an invoicing service provider

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG_INV618 - Specify an invoicing service provider ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG_INV618 indicates that the system requires you to specify an invoicing service provider in the context of electronic invoicing or document processing. This error typically arises when the system is unable to identify or find a valid invoicing service provider for the transaction you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The invoicing service provider may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary information regarding the invoicing service provider.
  Transaction Context: The specific transaction or document type you are working with may not have an associated invoicing service provider.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions or missing authorizations that prevent the system from accessing the invoicing service provider information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for electronic invoicing in SAP (usually found in the SPRO transaction).
  Ensure that the invoicing service provider is properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Review the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the invoicing service provider is specified.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., XK02 for vendors, XD02 for customers) and checking the invoicing details.
  
  
  
  Assign Invoicing Service Provider:
  
  If the invoicing service provider is not assigned to the relevant document type or transaction, you may need to assign it manually in the configuration or through the document processing settings.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using supports the invoicing service provider. Some document types may not require or support electronic invoicing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the invoicing service provider settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring and using invoicing service providers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EDEREG_INV618 error and successfully specify an invoicing service provider in your SAP system.