How To Fix EEBF137 - No billing document lines exist for document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEBF - IS-U: Correction Workbench: Historical & Archived Doc. Lines

• Message number: 137

• Message text: No billing document lines exist for document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEBF137 - No billing document lines exist for document &1 ?

  The SAP error message EEBF137, which states "No billing document lines exist for document &1," typically occurs when you are trying to process a billing document that does not have any line items associated with it. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when the billing document was created but not populated with any items, or if the items were deleted or not properly transferred from the sales order or delivery.
  Causes:
  
  No Line Items Created: The billing document was created without any line items, possibly due to an error in the preceding sales order or delivery process.
  Deleted Line Items: Line items may have been deleted after the billing document was created.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The document number referenced may not correspond to a valid billing document.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may have been issues during the data transfer from the sales order or delivery to the billing document.
  Billing Type Configuration: The billing type may not be configured correctly to allow for the creation of line items.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Billing Document: Verify the billing document number to ensure it is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like VF03 (Display Billing Document).
  Review Line Items: Check if there are any line items associated with the billing document. If there are none, you may need to create a new billing document or adjust the sales order or delivery.
  Recreate the Billing Document: If the billing document is indeed empty, consider recreating it from the sales order or delivery. Ensure that the sales order or delivery has valid line items before doing so.
  Check Sales Order/Delivery: Review the original sales order or delivery to ensure that it has line items and that they are correctly set up for billing.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the billing type and related settings are correctly configured to allow for line item creation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VF03: Display Billing Document
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to billing processes, especially regarding the integration between sales orders, deliveries, and billing documents.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP community forums for further assistance.