How To Fix AH616 - Choose a valid billing line item as reference

AH616 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 616

• Message text: Choose a valid billing line item as reference

What causes this issue?

You have selected a tax line item as the reference.

System Response

The line item cannot be processed as the reference because it contains
tax data only.

How to fix this error?

Select a different line item that is not a tax line item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH616 - Choose a valid billing line item as reference ?

  The SAP error message AH616, "Choose a valid billing line item as reference," typically occurs in the context of billing documents, particularly when trying to create or process billing documents that reference other billing line items. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid billing line item to use as a reference for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Reference Item: The billing line item you are trying to reference may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type of the billing item may not be compatible with the operation you are trying to perform.
  Status Issues: The billing line item may be in a status that does not allow it to be referenced (e.g., already settled or canceled).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the billing line item.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as