How To Fix EEBF126 - Billing document &1 is not an IS-U old document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEBF - IS-U: Correction Workbench: Historical & Archived Doc. Lines

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Billing document &1 is not an IS-U old document

What causes this issue?

You cannot use EBF to correct billing document &v1&.

System Response

You can only correct old documents from migration or from the archive
using EBF.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings for the EBF application area, where you can determine
which IS-U old documents can be corrected using EBF, or choose a
different billing document.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEBF126 - Billing document &1 is not an IS-U old document ?

  The SAP error message EEBF126 indicates that the billing document you are trying to process is not recognized as an "IS-U old document." This typically occurs in the context of the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module, which is used for managing billing and other processes related to utility services.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type: The billing document may not be of the expected type or format that the system recognizes as an IS-U old document.
  Data Integrity: There may be issues with the data integrity of the billing document, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Document Status: The billing document may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed as an old document.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the IS-U module that are not set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the billing document you are trying to process is indeed an IS-U old document. You can do this by checking the document type and ensuring it matches the expected criteria.
  Review Document Status: Ensure that the billing document is in a status that allows it to be processed. If it is in a blocked or completed status, you may need to change it or create a new document.
  Data Validation: Check the data associated with the billing document for any inconsistencies or missing information. Correct any issues found.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP IS-U configuration team to ensure that the settings related to billing documents are correctly configured.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message and context for better troubleshooting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) or VF03 (Display Billing Document) to investigate the billing document further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process the billing document in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.