How To Fix 88754 - Error in billing item &1/&2: material &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 754

• Message text: Error in billing item &1/&2: material &3 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Article &V3& from billing item &V1& / &V2& does not exist in material
master data.

System Response

The billing item can not be processed.

How to fix this error?

Please check material &V3& in REA article master data and in SAP master
data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88754 - Error in billing item &1/&2: material &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 88754 indicates that there is an issue with a billing item in the system, specifically that the material referenced in the billing document does not exist in the system. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material number referenced in the billing document has not been created in the system.
  Material Deletion: The material may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the material master.
  Incorrect Material Number: There may be a typo or incorrect material number in the billing document.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The material may not exist in the specified plant or storage location.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like a CRM or external database), there may be synchronization issues leading to the material not being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify if the material number exists in the material master (transaction code MM03). If it does not exist, you will need to create it (transaction code MM01).
  Check Material Status: If the material exists, check its status to ensure it is active and not marked for deletion.
  Verify Billing Document: Review the billing document (transaction code VF03) to ensure that the material number is entered correctly without any typos.
  Check Plant/Storage Location: Ensure that the material is available in the correct plant and storage location. You can check this in the material master data.
  Data Consistency: If the system is integrated with other systems, ensure that data synchronization is functioning correctly. You may need to check with your IT or integration team.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM01: Create Material
  VF03: Display Billing Document
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material master data is structured and maintained in SAP can help prevent such issues.
  Integration Points: If your SAP system is integrated with other systems, understanding the data flow and synchronization processes can help identify potential issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.