How To Fix EB181 - Billing document lines &1/&2 not found for print document &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Billing document lines &1/&2 not found for print document &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB181 - Billing document lines &1/&2 not found for print document &3 ?

  The SAP error message EB181 indicates that the system is unable to find the specified billing document lines for the print document you are trying to process. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with billing documents and print forms in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Billing Document Lines: The specified billing document lines (identified by &1 and &2) do not exist in the database for the given print document (&3). This could be due to:
  
  The billing document was not created correctly.
  The billing document was deleted or archived.
  The billing document lines were not generated or were removed.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Document Number: The print document number provided may be incorrect or does not correspond to any existing billing document.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the billing document or the print program, leading to the inability to retrieve the necessary data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the billing document lines.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Document Existence: Check if the billing document exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like VF03 (Display Billing Document) to see if the document is available.
  
  
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the billing document is in a status that allows it to be printed. If it has been archived or deleted, you may need to restore it.
  
  
  Review Print Program Configuration: Check the configuration of the print program and the associated forms. Ensure that the correct forms are assigned to the billing document type.
  
  
  Check for Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the billing document and its lines.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the print program to identify where the failure occurs. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF03 (Display Billing Document), VF02 (Change Billing Document), and SP01 (Spool Request) to investigate further.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to billing and print forms for additional insights into configuration and troubleshooting.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EB181 error and implement a solution to resolve it.