How To Fix EDEREG_TOOLS077 - Budget billing request inconsistent (XAESP and AUGRS)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDEREG_TOOLS - Deregulation Check Framework

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Budget billing request inconsistent (XAESP and AUGRS)

What causes this issue?

A statistical budget billing item for a grid usage contract must be
explicitly requested before it can be cleared. Therefore, this item has
the clearing restriction (AUGRS) "P" until the budget billing request is
made. As soon as the budget billing request has been generated, the
clearing restriction is removed and the change lock (XAESP) is set to
indicate that the item has been requested.
The combination found is not permitted.

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?

Find out which process gave the budget billing item the incorrect
status.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG_TOOLS077 - Budget billing request inconsistent (XAESP and AUGRS) ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG_TOOLS077 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the budget billing request, specifically related to the fields XAESP (which typically refers to the budget billing plan) and AUGRS (which usually refers to the budget billing group). This error often arises in the context of budget billing processes in SAP, particularly in the Utilities module.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The error usually occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the budget billing plan and the budget billing group. This could be due to:
  
  Missing or incorrect entries in the budget billing plan.
  The budget billing group not being properly defined or linked to the billing plan.
  Changes made to the budget billing plan or group that have not been properly updated in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that lead to this inconsistency. This could involve settings in the configuration of budget billing plans or groups.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Problems with the master data related to customers, contracts, or billing plans can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for budget billing plans and groups in the SAP system. Ensure that they are correctly set up and that there are no missing links between the two.
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Check the master data for the relevant customers or contracts. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Review Budget Billing Plan: Look at the specific budget billing plan associated with the error. Ensure that it is correctly defined and that all required fields are populated.
  
  
  Recreate Budget Billing Request: If the issue persists, consider recreating the budget billing request. This can sometimes resolve inconsistencies that are difficult to track down.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to budget billing processes for any specific guidance or known issues that might relate to your situation.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the problem cannot be resolved through the above steps, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific version of SAP you are using and any patches or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as EA00 (for budget billing plan maintenance) and EA01 (for budget billing group maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the EDEREG_TOOLS077 error in your SAP system.