How To Fix EDEREG_INV762 - Document number type not unique for sender &1 and recipient &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 762

• Message text: Document number type not unique for sender &1 and recipient &2

What causes this issue?

Transaction ETHPM has selected transfer records with different
<DS:DE.INV_THBLN_TYPE>document number types</>. However, for each
sender/recipient pair and bill category, you can post either aggregated
FI-CA documents only or FI-AP documents only.

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?

Check the transfer records selected for billing in the billing order.
All transfer records of a sender/recipient pair with the same bill
category must use the same document number type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG_INV762 - Document number type not unique for sender &1 and recipient &2 ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG_INV762 indicates that there is a conflict with the document number type for a specific sender and recipient combination. This typically occurs in the context of electronic invoicing or document processing, where the system expects unique document number types for each sender and recipient pair.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  There are multiple document number types defined for the same sender and recipient combination in the system.
  The configuration for document types is not set up correctly, leading to ambiguity in identifying which document type to use.
  The sender and recipient are not properly defined in the system, causing the system to find multiple matches.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Number Types:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document number types in your SAP system.
  Verify that there is a unique document number type defined for the specific sender and recipient combination.
  
  
  
  Review Sender and Recipient Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the sender and recipient are correctly configured in the system.
  Check if there are any duplicate entries or misconfigurations that could lead to ambiguity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If you find multiple document number types for the same sender and recipient, you may need to consolidate them or adjust the configuration to ensure uniqueness.
  You can do this by modifying the settings in the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the document processing again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring document number types and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to investigate the underlying data structures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify the configuration settings related to document number types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EDEREG_INV762 error in your SAP system.