How To Fix PV721 - No editing possible; billing and allocation document exists

PV721 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 721

• Message text: No editing possible; billing and allocation document exists

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to change a business event/attendee that has already
been settled. In other words, a document has already been generated in
billing or activity allocation.

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?

Check and, if necessary, cancel existing documents for billing and
activity allocation transactions:
Activity allocation (attendees / instructors)
Billing

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV721 - No editing possible; billing and allocation document exists ?

  The SAP error message PV721 "No editing possible; billing and allocation document exists" typically occurs in the context of billing and allocation processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with sales orders, billing documents, or allocation documents. This error indicates that the system has detected that a billing or allocation document is already associated with the transaction you are trying to edit, which prevents any modifications.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Existing Billing Document: The primary cause of this error is that a billing document has already been created for the sales order or delivery you are trying to edit. Once a billing document is generated, the associated sales order or delivery is locked for further changes.
  
  
  Allocation Document: Similar to billing documents, if there is an allocation document linked to the transaction, it will also prevent editing.
  
  
  Status of Document: The document may be in a status that does not allow for editing, such as being completed or