How To Fix EDI_SD401 - Data for billing document &1 could not be determined

EDI_SD401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDI_SD - Messages for EDI SD Integration

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Data for billing document &1 could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDI_SD401 - Data for billing document &1 could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message EDI_SD401, which states "Data for billing document &1 could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes, particularly when dealing with billing documents in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the necessary data for the specified billing document.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Billing Document: The billing document specified in the error message may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number provided may be incorrect or formatted improperly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the billing document, such as missing or incomplete entries in related tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to access the billing document may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EDI settings or in the SD module that prevent the system from