How To Fix EDEREG_INV868 - Grouping characteristic &1 is not in the 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: 868

• Message text: Grouping characteristic &1 is not in the service provider agreement

What causes this issue?

Grouping characteristic &V1& does not exist in the service provider
agreement.

System Response

The following grouping characteristics exist in the service provider
agreement between &V2& and &V3&:
&V4&

How to fix this error?

Select an existing grouping characteristic.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG_INV868 - Grouping characteristic &1 is not in the service provider agreement ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG_INV868 indicates that there is an issue with the grouping characteristic specified in the service provider agreement. This error typically arises in the context of electronic data interchange (EDI) or invoicing processes where certain characteristics or parameters must be defined and matched correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Grouping Characteristic: The grouping characteristic specified in the transaction or document does not exist in the service provider agreement.
  Incorrect Configuration: The service provider agreement may not be configured correctly to include the necessary grouping characteristics.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect value entered for the grouping characteristic in the relevant document or transaction.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the service provider agreement being used may not support the specified grouping characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Provider Agreement:
  
  Navigate to the service provider agreement in SAP and verify that the grouping characteristic in question is included in the agreement.
  If it is missing, you may need to update the service provider agreement to include the required grouping characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the service provider agreement are correct and that all necessary characteristics are defined.
  Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the agreement is set up according to business requirements.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the document or transaction that triggered the error and check for any typos or incorrect values in the grouping characteristic field.
  Make necessary corrections and try processing the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the grouping characteristics and their requirements in the context of your business processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system processes the transaction as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like WE20 (Partner Profiles) or WE21 (Port Definition) to check the configuration of EDI settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on service provider agreements and grouping characteristics.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error and ensuring that the service provider agreement is correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the EDEREG_INV868 error.