How To Fix EMDUS004 - Billing order &1 &2 &3 has invalid request status &4

EMDUS004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EMDUS -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Billing order &1 &2 &3 has invalid request status &4

What causes this issue?

Billing order &v1& &v2& &v3& with MDUS status &v4& is inconsistent for
one of the following reasons (see <DS:DE.E_MDUSRQSTAT>MDUS Status of
Billing Order</>):
The billing order has the MDUS status <ZK> SPACE Request Not Required</>
or <ZK>01 Request Must Be Created</>. However, an MDUS request ID still
exists (see <DS:DE.E_MDUSREQUESTID>MDUS Request ID</>).
The billing order has the MDUS status <ZK>02 Request Sent</>, <ZK>03
Request Confirmed Successfully</>, <ZK>04 Request Confirmed with Errors
</>, or <ZK>05 Request Billed with Errors</>. However, no MDUS request
ID exists.

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?

Delete the billing order and create it again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EMDUS004 - Details

• The SAP error message EMDUS004 indicates that there is an issue with the billing order in the system. Specifically, it states that the billing order identified by the parameters &1, &2, &3 has an invalid request status &4. This error typically arises in the context of billing processes, particularly when dealing with billing documents or requests that are not in a valid state for processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Status: The billing order may be in a status that does not allow for the requested operation (e.g., it may be in a status that is not meant for billing or invoicing).
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the billing order, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Workflow Issues: The billing order may not have gone through the necessary workflow steps, leading to an invalid status.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the