How To Fix BIL_CUSINV_PRTBL003 - Documents found in archive but not created by SD-output control

BIL_CUSINV_PRTBL003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BIL_CUSINV_PRTBL - Messages for service CustomerInvoicePortableDocumentQueryRes

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Documents found in archive but not created by SD-output control

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BIL_CUSINV_PRTBL003 - Documents found in archive but not created by SD-output control ?

  The SAP error message BIL_CUSINV_PRTBL003 indicates that there are documents found in the archive that were not created by the SD (Sales and Distribution) output control. This typically occurs in the context of billing documents and their associated output processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Output Control Configuration: The output control for billing documents may not be properly configured. This can happen if the output type is not set up correctly or if the output determination procedure does not include the necessary conditions.
  Archiving Issues: The documents in question may have been archived incorrectly or without the proper output processing being completed beforehand.
  Missing Output Records: The system may have archived billing documents that were created without generating the necessary output records, leading to a mismatch.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the output processing, they may not align with standard processes, causing discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Configuration:
  
  Go to the output determination configuration for billing documents (Transaction