How To Fix RDSV_SD_XX243 - Billing date &1 is prohibited; conflict with date of document &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDSV_SD_XX - Regulatory Document and Signature Validation in SD

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Billing date &1 is prohibited; conflict with date of document &2

What causes this issue?

All billing documents with digital signatures must be numbered
chronologically. Therefore, you cannot create a billing document with a
date that is earlier than the date of a billing document that has
already been posted. You also cannot change the billing date of an
existing document if this changes the chronological order.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system does not let you save your document.

How to fix this error?

Change the document date accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDSV_SD_XX243 - Billing date &1 is prohibited; conflict with date of document &2 ?

  The SAP error message RDSV_SD_XX243 indicates that there is a conflict between the billing date you are trying to use and the date of an associated document (such as a sales order or delivery). This error typically arises in the context of billing documents in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The billing date you are trying to enter is not allowed due to business rules or settings in the system.
  The billing date conflicts with the date of a related document (e.g., the delivery date or sales order date).
  There may be restrictions set in the configuration that prevent billing on certain dates (e.g., weekends, holidays, or specific cut-off dates).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Billing Date: Ensure that the billing date you are trying to enter is valid and does not fall on a prohibited date (like a weekend or holiday).
  
  
  Review Related Documents: Look at the related documents (like sales orders or deliveries) to see their dates. Ensure that the billing date aligns with the dates of these documents.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: If you have access to configuration settings, check if there are any specific rules or restrictions set for billing dates in your SAP system. This may involve consulting with your SAP SD configuration team.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If necessary, adjust the billing date to a valid date that does not conflict with the related document's date.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for additional context or specific configurations that may apply to your organization.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the SD module, such as VF01 (Create Billing Document) or VF02 (Change Billing Document), to better understand where the error is occurring.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be influencing the billing date logic.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.