How To Fix EDOCUMENT_CO012 - Billing document reference &1 does not exist in eDocument's table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_CO - Messages for eDocuments Colombia

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Billing document reference &1 does not exist in eDocument's table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_CO012 - Billing document reference &1 does not exist in eDocument's table ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_CO012 indicates that a billing document reference specified in the eDocument does not exist in the relevant eDocument table. This error typically arises in the context of electronic invoicing or eDocument processing, where the system expects to find a corresponding billing document entry but cannot.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Billing Document: The billing document referenced in the eDocument may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Reference: The reference number provided in the eDocument may be incorrect or formatted improperly.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be a delay or issue in the synchronization of data between different modules or systems.
  
  Configuration Issues: The eDocument framework may not be properly configured to recognize the billing document type or its status.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the billing document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Billing Document: Check if the billing document referenced in the error message actually exists in the system.