How To Fix EDEREG_INV724 - Original document &1 with status &2 found for external bill number &3

EDEREG_INV724 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 724

• Message text: Original document &1 with status &2 found for external bill number &3

What causes this issue?

Original document &V1& with status &V2& for external invoice numbers
has been found.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

If there is but one document which does not have status 'Completed'
(08), it is cancelled.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EDEREG_INV724 - Details

• The SAP error message EDEREG_INV724 typically indicates an issue related to the processing of external billing documents. This error message suggests that there is an inconsistency or a problem with the status of an original document that is linked to an external bill number.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The original document referenced by the external bill number may have a status that is not compatible with the operation you are trying to perform. For example, the document might be in a status that does not allow for further processing (e.g., it could be closed, canceled, or in a state that does not permit changes).
  Duplicate Document: There may be a duplicate document with the same external bill number, leading to confusion in processing.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with data integrity in the database, such as missing or corrupted entries related to the billing document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the original