How To Fix EMDUS033 - Billing order &1 &2 &3 requires MDUS request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EMDUS -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Billing order &1 &2 &3 requires MDUS request

What causes this issue?

During billing of the billing order for installation &v1& with scheduled
billing date &v2& and billing procedure &v3&, the system found an
interval register with profiles that are stored in an external system
(see <DS:DE.E_AMI_MDUS_LOCATED_PROFILE>Profile Values in External System
</>). However, the billing order has the MDUS status <LS>SPACE Request
Not Required</>. This means that no MDUS-relevant interval register was
found during creation of the billing order. Either the installation
structure was changed after the billing order was created, or the
interval register was removed before the scheduled meter reading date.

System Response

The system terminates billing. If you did not execute billing in
simulation mode, the MDUS status of the billing order is set to <LS>01
Request Must Be Created</> (see <DS:DE.E_MDUSRQSTAT>MDUS Status of
Billing Order</>).

How to fix this error?

Create an MDUS request for the billing order.

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 EMDUS033 - Billing order &1 &2 &3 requires MDUS request ?

  The SAP error message EMDUS033 indicates that a billing order requires a Material Data Update Service (MDUS) request. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system needs to update or synchronize material data before processing the billing order.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing MDUS Request: The billing order is linked to a material that has not been updated or synchronized with the latest data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data that need to be resolved before the billing order can be processed.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle the MDUS requests for the specific billing order.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EMDUS033 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check MDUS Request:
  
  Verify if there is an existing MDUS request for the material associated with the billing order. If not, create a new MDUS request to update the material data.
  
  
  
  Process MDUS Request:
  
  If an MDUS request exists, ensure that it has been processed successfully. You can check the status of the MDUS request in the relevant transaction (e.g., MDUS transaction codes).
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the materials involved in the billing order. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Recreate Billing Order:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider recreating the billing order after ensuring that the material data is up to date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDUS and billing orders for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MDUS (Material Data Update Service): This service is used to ensure that material data is consistent and up to date across different modules in SAP.
  Billing Order: A billing order is a document that represents a request for billing based on sales or service delivery.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDUS, VA01 (Create Sales Order), and VA02 (Change Sales Order) to manage and troubleshoot billing orders and material data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the EMDUS033 error and ensure that your billing orders can be processed successfully.