How To Fix EL518 - Do not regenerate suppressed order as it has already been billed

EL518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Do not regenerate suppressed order as it has already been billed

What causes this issue?

During the current transaction, the system determined that a suppressed
meter reading order or billing order is to be restored for installation
&V1& on the date &V2& and for billing transaction &V3&. In the meantime,
however, the installation has already been billed for this target date.

System Response

The system continues the transaction, <ZH>without</> restoring the
suppressed order.

How to fix this error?

If you do not want this, then cancel the current transaction, clean up
the data constellation, and restart the transaction.

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 EL518 - Do not regenerate suppressed order as it has already been billed ?

  The SAP error message EL518, "Do not regenerate suppressed order as it has already been billed," typically occurs in the context of billing and order processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to regenerate or process an order that has already been billed, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Order Status: The order in question has already been billed, meaning that the billing document has been created and posted in the system.
  Suppressed Orders: The order may have been suppressed for billing due to certain conditions (e.g., pricing issues, customer disputes) and is now being attempted to be regenerated.
  System Logic: The system is designed to prevent the regeneration of orders that have already been billed to maintain data integrity and avoid duplicate billing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Status: Verify the status of the order in question. If it has been billed, you will need to determine if any further action is