How To Fix /SAPCE/IU_BBHU181 - Prepayment billing already settled for &. Reverse settled document first.

/SAPCE/IU_BBHU181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/IU_BBHU -

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Prepayment billing already settled for &. Reverse settled document first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/IU_BBHU181 - Prepayment billing already settled for &. Reverse settled document first. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/IU_BBHU181 indicates that a prepayment billing document has already been settled, and therefore, it cannot be processed further until the settled document is reversed. This error typically occurs in the context of billing and financial transactions where prepayments are involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Prepayment Already Settled: The primary cause of this error is that the prepayment billing document has already been settled in the system. This means that the financial transaction has been completed, and the system does not allow further modifications or processing on settled documents.
  Incorrect Sequence of Transactions: The error may also arise if the sequence of billing and settlement transactions is not followed correctly, leading to attempts to process a document that is already finalized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reverse the Settled Document: To resolve this error, you need to reverse the settled prepayment billing document. This can typically be done using the transaction code FB08 (for reversing accounting documents) or through