How To Fix EDEREG_INV671 - G/L account or contract account for bill category &1 not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 671

• Message text: G/L account or contract account for bill category &1 not maintained

What causes this issue?

For bill category &V1&, no general ledger account and no contract
account is defined for the aggregated bill payment in the service
provider agreement between the service providers &V2& and &V3&.

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?

In the corresponding service provider agreement, define either a general
ledger account or a contract account for the aggregated bill payment for
bill category &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG_INV671 - G/L account or contract account for bill category &1 not maintained ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG_INV671 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the General Ledger (G/L) account or contract account for a specific billing category. This error typically arises in the context of billing processes, particularly in the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Convergent Invoicing (SAP CI) modules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The G/L account or contract account for the specified billing category is not maintained in the system.
  There may be a missing configuration in the billing settings, which prevents the system from determining the appropriate account to use for the billing process.
  The billing category specified in the error message does not have a corresponding G/L account assigned in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for billing categories in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the G/L account or contract account is properly maintained for the billing category indicated in the error message.
  
  
  
  Maintain G/L Account:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings under:
  
  Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation
  
  
  Ensure that the G/L account is created and active.
  
  
  
  Assign G/L Account to Billing Category:
  
  In the configuration for billing categories, ensure that the G/L account is assigned to the specific billing category that is causing the error.
  This can typically be found under:
  
  Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Master Data > Account Determination > Define Account Determination for Billing
  
  
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test billing transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific settings, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on the correct configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBYC (for account determination) or OBA7 (for G/L account settings) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EDEREG_INV671 error and ensure that the billing process can proceed without issues.