How To Fix CRM_BILLING003 - An error occurred when creating billing data for ref.GUID &1 ref. type &2

CRM_BILLING003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BILLING - Messages for Billing Set

• Message number: 003

• Message text: An error occurred when creating billing data for ref.GUID &1 ref. type &2

What causes this issue?

An error occured when reading billing data.

System Response

Further processing is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Contact the SAP hotline.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BILLING003 - An error occurred when creating billing data for ref.GUID &1 ref. type &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BILLING003 indicates that there was an issue when attempting to create billing data for a specific reference GUID and reference type. This error can occur in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module, particularly during the billing process.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the billing document or related objects (e.g., sales orders, service orders).
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the billing process or related components can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create billing data.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or application server.
  Reference Object Issues: The reference object (e.g., sales order, service order) may not be in a valid state for billing (e.g., it may be incomplete or in a locked status).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Verify that all required fields in the billing document and related objects are