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

88754 - Overview

• 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