How To Fix EB026 - No bill receivable exists

EB026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 026

• Message text: No bill receivable exists

What causes this issue?

Neither receivables nor credit memos are posted in consumption billing.
Zero bills are not posted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the accuracy of the billing documents.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EB026 - Details

• The SAP error message EB026 ("No bill receivable exists") typically occurs in the context of billing and accounts receivable processes. This error indicates that the system cannot find a corresponding bill receivable for the transaction you are trying to process. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Billing Document: The billing document that should generate the bill receivable may not have been created or posted.
  Incorrect Document Flow: The document flow may be incomplete, meaning that the necessary preceding documents (like sales orders or delivery documents) have not been processed correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry, such as incorrect customer information or billing details.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the creation of bill receivables.
  Document Deletion: The bill receivable may have been deleted or reversed, leading to the error when trying to access it.
  
  Solutions:
  
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