How To Fix TU759 - Item for due date &1 cannot be unlocked; Collective bill

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 759

• Message text: Item for due date &1 cannot be unlocked; Collective bill

What causes this issue?

The budget billing date &V1& cannot be locked, as it has already been
requested in a collective bill.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Call the <ZK>Reverse Invoice Documents</> transaction (EA15), and use
print document number &V2& to reverse the collective bill.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU759 - Item for due date &1 cannot be unlocked; Collective bill ?

  The SAP error message TU759 indicates that an item for a specific due date cannot be unlocked because it is part of a collective bill. This typically occurs in the context of billing and invoicing processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with collective billing documents.
  Cause:
  
  Collective Billing: The item in question is part of a collective billing document, which means it is grouped with other items for billing purposes. This grouping can prevent individual items from being modified or unlocked.
  Status of the Document: The billing document may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being already processed or posted.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent changes to documents that are currently being processed or have been finalized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the collective billing document. If it has been finalized or posted, you may need to reverse or cancel the document before making changes.
  Unlocking Process: If you need to unlock the item, you may need to:
  
  Navigate to the collective billing document and check if there are any options to unlock or modify it.
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can attempt to unlock the document through the appropriate transaction code (e.g., VF02 for changing billing documents).
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for specific guidance related to your version of SAP.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for collective billing in your SAP system are set up correctly, as misconfigurations can lead to issues with unlocking items.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF01 (Create Billing Document), VF02 (Change Billing Document), and VF03 (Display Billing Document).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error TU759 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to billing documents, as lack of permissions can also lead to similar error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.