How To Fix IUEEDPPLOTA094 - Category of contract account &1 is not permitted for invoicing SPs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IUEEDPPLOTA - Deregulation: Distribution of Aggregated Payments

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Category of contract account &1 is not permitted for invoicing SPs

What causes this issue?

The contract account must belong to a category that is defined for
invoicing service providers in Customizing.

System Response

The function cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Enter valid selection criteria.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IUEEDPPLOTA094 - Category of contract account &1 is not permitted for invoicing SPs ?

  The SAP error message IUEEDPPLOTA094 indicates that there is an issue with the category of the contract account specified in the invoicing process for service providers (SPs). This error typically arises when the contract account category does not allow for invoicing, which can be due to configuration settings or the specific type of contract account being used.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Contract Account Category: The contract account category specified is not configured to allow invoicing for service providers.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the SAP system for the contract account categories may not be set up correctly to permit invoicing.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules or restrictions in place that prevent certain categories from being invoiced.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Account Category: Verify the contract account category being used. Ensure that it is the correct category for the type of invoicing you are trying to perform.
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for contract account management and check the settings for the contract account categories.
  Ensure that the category in question is set up to allow invoicing for service providers.
  
  
  Adjust Business Rules: If there are specific business rules that restrict invoicing for certain categories, consider adjusting these rules if appropriate.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific notes or guidelines related to this error message.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test to ensure that the invoicing process works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, FBL1N for vendor line items, or FB60 for invoice entry.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the invoicing has the necessary authorizations to work with the specified contract account category.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP contract account management for further assistance.