How To Fix EI782 - Bill. doc. &1 has not yet been passed on to accounting (cf. long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 782

• Message text: Bill. doc. &1 has not yet been passed on to accounting (cf. long text)

&NOTE&
The billing document &V1& has not yet been forwarded to financial
accounting.
In order for the billing document to be forwarded, both the header and
item data must have status 'COMPLETE' (all the stoplights must be set
to 'GREEN').
Only then can the billing documents be forwarded via the corresponding
menu option, provided there are no other reasons that would block
forwarding.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI782 - Bill. doc. &1 has not yet been passed on to accounting (cf. long text) ?

  The SAP error message EI782 indicates that a billing document has not yet been passed on to accounting. This typically occurs in the context of the billing process in SAP, where the system expects that a billing document should be posted to accounting but has not been completed for some reason.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Billing Document: The billing document may not have been fully processed or completed.
  Posting Issues: There may be issues with the posting logic or configuration that prevent the document from being passed to accounting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post the billing document to accounting.
  System Errors: There could be a temporary system error or inconsistency in the database that is preventing the posting.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or user exits, they may be interfering with the standard posting process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the billing document in the system. Ensure that it is complete and ready for posting.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any error messages or warnings that could provide more context on why the document was not posted.
  Reprocess the Document: If the document is incomplete, you may need to complete it and then attempt to post it again.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post billing documents to accounting.
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to billing and accounting integration to ensure they are set up correctly.
  System Check: If the issue persists, consider checking for any system errors or inconsistencies. You may need to involve your SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  Contact Support: If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like VF03 (Display Billing Document) to check the status of the billing document.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on billing and accounting integration.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If your organization has custom developments, review any user exits or enhancements that may affect the billing process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.