How To Fix EPIC_EBR076 - Select a valid combination of invoices and credit memos for claiming

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_EBR - EPIC_EBR

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Select a valid combination of invoices and credit memos for claiming

What causes this issue?

You want to claim one or more bank receipts by assigning a combination
of invoices and credit memos to the bank receipt transaction(s).
However, the system has determined that the selected combination of open
items is invalid. At least one of the selected credit memos cannot be
mapped to an invoice. The amount of the credit memo is greater than the
amounts of all selected invoices. The system can only map a credit memo
amount to an invoice amount that is greater than its amount.

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?

Change your open item selection.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_EBR076 - Select a valid combination of invoices and credit memos for claiming ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_EBR076 typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with the selection of invoices and credit memos for claiming. This error indicates that the combination of invoices and credit memos you are trying to process is not valid according to the system's rules or configurations.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Combination: The selected invoices and credit memos do not match the criteria set in the system. For example, they may belong to different periods, different vendors, or different transaction types.
  Missing Data: Required data for either the invoices or credit memos may be missing or incomplete, preventing the system from processing the claim.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain combinations of invoices and credit memos.
  Status of Documents: The status of the invoices or credit memos may not allow them to be processed together (e.g., one may be in a closed status).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to process the selected invoices and credit memos.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Selections: Double-check the selected invoices and credit memos to ensure they are valid for the claim you are trying to process. Make sure they belong to the same period and vendor.
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the invoices and credit memos. Ensure that they are open and eligible for processing.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access, review the configuration settings related to claims processing in SAP to ensure that there are no restrictions on the combinations you are trying to use.
  Data Completeness: Ensure that all required fields and data are filled out correctly for both invoices and credit memos.
  User Permissions: Check if the user has the necessary permissions to process the selected documents. If not, contact your SAP administrator to obtain the required access.
  Error Logs: Review any error logs or additional messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help portal for more detailed information on error messages and their resolutions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Support Tickets: If the issue persists, consider raising a support ticket with your internal IT team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.