How To Fix EL218 - You cannot reverse billing orders reversed for adjustment

EL218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EL - IS-U meter reading data processing

• Message number: 218

• Message text: You cannot reverse billing orders reversed for adjustment

What causes this issue?

One or more billing orders exists for the selected entry whose
allocated billing documents within billing were reversed for
adjustment.
These billing orders cannot be directly reversed.

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?

Call up the transaction again after reversing the meter reading. It
will contain a list of the objects that were not deleted. Use the
detail display for the billing orders to determine the corresponding
document numbers for the adjustment reversal. You can release the
billing orders to be reversed using the transaction "Delete adjustment
reversal document number from the billing order".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EL218 - Details

• The SAP error message EL218 ("You cannot reverse billing orders reversed for adjustment") typically occurs in the context of billing and invoicing processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to reverse a billing document that has already been reversed for adjustment purposes. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Reversal Already Processed: The billing document you are trying to reverse has already been reversed once for adjustments. SAP does not allow a second reversal of a document that has already been adjusted.
  Document Status: The status of the billing document may not allow further reversals. Once a document is reversed, it may be locked for further changes.
  Business Logic: The business rules configured in the SAP system may prevent further reversals to maintain data integrity and prevent inconsistencies in financial reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the billing document in question. You