How To Fix EE_IU_IN003 - Customizing does not allow for invoicing of Billing orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EE_IU_IN - Message Class for Invoice Documents

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Customizing does not allow for invoicing of Billing orders

What causes this issue?

The functional profile for Billing and Consumption is customized to
prevent invoicing of Billing Orders.

System Response

The system will not go forward with the invoicing of Billing Orders or
the other selected Billing Documents .

How to fix this error?

Remove the Billing Orders from the list of objects selected for creation
of invoice. Select only <ZK>Billing Documents.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

This option can be changed at Transaction SM30.
Table/View: EIUPRTDOCS_PR_V
Check 'UTIL'.
Select <ZK>Invoice Billing Order</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EE_IU_IN003 - Customizing does not allow for invoicing of Billing orders ?

  The SAP error message EE_IU_IN003 indicates that the system's customizing settings do not permit the invoicing of billing orders. This error typically arises in the context of billing processes, particularly when dealing with billing documents or invoices that are not configured correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Customizing Settings: The most common cause of this error is that the relevant customizing settings for billing documents are not properly configured. This could involve settings related to billing types, item categories, or sales document types.
  Billing Type Restrictions: Certain billing types may have restrictions that prevent them from being invoiced. This could be due to specific configurations that disallow invoicing for certain conditions.
  Document Flow Issues: If the billing order is not in the correct status or if there are issues in the document flow (e.g., the preceding sales order is not fully processed), this can lead to the error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the invoicing operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant sections for billing document configuration.
  Ensure that the billing type you are trying to use is allowed for invoicing. You can check this under Sales and Distribution > Billing > Billing Documents > Define Billing Types.
  Verify that the item categories and sales document types are correctly set up to allow invoicing.
  
  
  
  Review Document Flow:
  
  Check the status of the billing order and ensure that all preceding documents (like sales orders) are completed and in the correct status.
  Use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) or VF03 (Display Billing Document) to review the document flow.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create invoices. This can be checked with your SAP security team or by reviewing the user roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. Create a new billing order and attempt to invoice it to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF01 (Create Billing Document), VF02 (Change Billing Document), and VF03 (Display Billing Document).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to billing processes in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module for a deeper understanding of how billing works and the configurations involved.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.