How To Fix EDEREG_INV766 - Post BB amount as down payment is active in service provider agreement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 766

• Message text: Post BB amount as down payment is active in service provider agreement

What causes this issue?

In the parameter configuration for the outgoing payments of service
providers &V1& and &V2&, the indicator 'Post budget billing amount to
supplier account as a down payment' is active for account &V3&.
However, this function is not active in Customizing table
<DS:TB.EDEREG_INV_SUPPL>Basic Settings for Aggr. Posting of Incoming
Invoices</>; alternatively you can use module ISU_DEREG_INV_TRANS_TRANSF
for transfer, which does not support this function.

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?

Determine whether you want to post budget billing amounts as down
payments. If so, activate the function in the abovementioned Customizing
item and use module ISU_DEREG_INV_TRANS_TRANSF_1 for transfer.
If not, deactivate the indicator in the service provider agreement.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG_INV766 - Post BB amount as down payment is active in service provider agreement ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG_INV766 indicates that there is an issue with posting a billing document related to a service provider agreement where the system expects a down payment to be processed. This error typically arises in scenarios involving service contracts or agreements where down payments are required before the final billing can occur.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The service provider agreement is configured to require a down payment.
  You are attempting to post a billing document (like an invoice) without having the necessary down payment posted first.
  The system checks the agreement settings and finds that a down payment is expected but has not been recorded.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Service Provider Agreement:
  
  Review the service provider agreement settings to confirm that down payment functionality is indeed activated.
  Ensure that the agreement is correctly set up to handle down payments.
  
  
  
  Post the Required Down Payment:
  
  If a down payment is required, you need to create and post the down payment invoice before attempting to post the final billing document.
  Use the appropriate transaction code (e.g., F-29 for down payment requests) to create the down payment.
  
  
  
  Verify Billing Document:
  
  After posting the down payment, try to post the billing document again.
  Ensure that the billing document references the down payment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or configuration guides related to service provider agreements and down payments for any specific settings that may need adjustment.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, check if any custom logic is affecting the down payment process.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F-29 (Down Payment Request), FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices), and VF01 (Create Billing Document).
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to down payments and service agreements, which can be found in the SPRO transaction under the relevant modules (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Financial Accounting).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EDEREG_INV766 error and successfully post your billing document.