How To Fix AH686 - Billing order selection contains no entries

AH686 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Billing order selection contains no entries

What causes this issue?

Billing is to be performed for a billing order selection.

System Response

The billing order selection contains no entries.

How to fix this error?

Carry out the billing order selection.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH686 - Billing order selection contains no entries ?

  The SAP error message AH686, which states "Billing order selection contains no entries," typically occurs during the billing process when the system is unable to find any billing documents or orders that meet the selection criteria specified in the billing run. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  No Eligible Billing Documents: There may be no billing documents available for the specified selection criteria (e.g., date range, status).
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The parameters set for the billing run may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no documents being selected.
  Document Status: The billing documents may not be in a status that allows them to be billed (e.g., they may be in a draft status or already billed).
  Data Issues: There may be data inconsistencies or missing data in the billing documents that prevent them from being selected.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the