How To Fix EDOCUMENT_CO011 - Billing reference document is empty for document eDocument &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_CO - Messages for eDocuments Colombia

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Billing reference document is empty for document eDocument &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_CO011 - Billing reference document is empty for document eDocument &1 ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_CO011 indicates that the billing reference document is empty for the specified eDocument. This error typically occurs in the context of electronic invoicing or eDocument processing within SAP, particularly when the system expects a reference to a billing document that is not present.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Billing Document: The most common cause is that the billing document (invoice) that should be referenced in the eDocument is either not created or not properly linked.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the eDocument framework or the related billing processes.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing fields or incorrect document types.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently left the billing reference field empty when creating or processing the eDocument.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Billing Document Creation: Ensure that the billing document has been created successfully and is available in the system. You can do this by checking