How To Fix EDEREG_INV738 - Cannot aggregate write-off and normal posting together

EDEREG_INV738 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Cannot aggregate write-off and normal posting together

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG_INV738 - Cannot aggregate write-off and normal posting together ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG_INV738 indicates that there is an issue with trying to aggregate write-off postings and normal postings in the same transaction. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with invoice adjustments or write-offs.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because SAP does not allow the aggregation of different types of postings (i.e., write-offs and normal postings) in a single transaction. This is a design feature to maintain the integrity of financial data and ensure that different types of transactions are processed separately.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Separate Transactions: Ensure that write-off postings and normal postings are processed in separate transactions. If you need to write off an invoice, do that in one transaction, and then process any normal postings in a different transaction.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in your SAP system related to invoice processing and write-offs. Ensure that the