How To Fix EB038 - Billing transaction &1 not recognized in billing document &2

EB038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Billing transaction &1 not recognized in billing document &2

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to invoice a billing document with a billing
procedure that has not been defined.

System Response

The billing document cannot be invoiced.

How to fix this error?

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EB038 - Details

• The SAP error message EB038, which states "Billing transaction &1 not recognized in billing document &2," typically occurs during the billing process when the system cannot identify the specified billing transaction in the context of the billing document. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Billing Transaction Type: The billing transaction type specified in the billing document may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the billing document settings or in the billing transaction types in the SAP system.
  Missing Customization: If the billing transaction type has been customized or newly created, it may not have been properly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the billing document or the billing transaction type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the specified