How To Fix EEBF147 - Change to net amount has no effect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Change to net amount has no effect

What causes this issue?

A change to the net amount has no effect as long as the line item has a
valid price. When this line item is billed, the new net amount is
calculated using the updated price &v1&.

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?

If you want to change the net amount for rebilling, the line item must
not contain a price key.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEBF147 - Change to net amount has no effect ?

  The SAP error message EEBF147, "Change to net amount has no effect," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with invoice processing or payment adjustments. This error indicates that the changes made to the net amount of a transaction do not result in any actual change to the overall financial impact of that transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Rounding Issues: The change in the net amount may be too small to affect the overall calculation due to rounding rules in SAP.
  Tax Calculations: If the net amount is adjusted but the tax amount remains unchanged, the overall total may not reflect the change.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes to the net amount, such as being already posted or locked.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the financial module may restrict changes to the net amount.
  Currency Conversion: If the transaction involves multiple currencies, the conversion rates may lead to discrepancies that prevent the net amount from being effectively changed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Ensure that the changes you are trying to make are valid and necessary. Check if the new net amount is significantly different from the original.
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document. If it is already posted, you may need to reverse it or create a new document to make the necessary adjustments.
  Adjust Tax Amount: If applicable, ensure that any changes to the net amount are also reflected in the tax calculations.
  Rounding Settings: Review the rounding settings in your SAP configuration to ensure they are appropriate for your transactions.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect that configuration settings are causing the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or financial module configuration expert to review the settings.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like FB02 (Change Document) or FB08 (Reverse Document) to make necessary adjustments if the document allows it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial transactions, particularly around invoice processing and payment adjustments.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user forums or communities where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.