How To Fix EEBF138 - Cannot determine any proposal lines

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Cannot determine any proposal lines

What causes this issue?

You want to insert a new billing line item but you have not defined the
allowed entries for method 'NEW' of BAdI "ISU_BI_EBF_LINES".

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Define the allowed entries for method 'NEW' of BAdI "ISU_BI_EBF_LINES".

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEBF138 - Cannot determine any proposal lines ?

  The SAP error message EEBF138, which states "Cannot determine any proposal lines," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when trying to create or process a document that requires a proposal for line items, such as in the case of creating purchase orders, sales orders, or other transactional documents.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (e.g., material master, vendor master, customer master) may not be set up correctly or may be missing.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the document type or the relevant module (e.g., MM, SD) may not be properly defined.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to generate the proposal may not match any existing records, leading to no proposal lines being found.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may not allow for the creation of proposal lines under certain conditions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data required for generating proposal lines.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data is correctly maintained. For example, check if the material or vendor exists and is active.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the relevant document type in the SAP customizing (SPRO). Ensure that the necessary settings for proposals are correctly defined.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used when attempting to generate the proposal. Make sure they are appropriate and match existing records.
  Check Document Type Settings: Ensure that the document type being used allows for the generation of proposal lines and that there are no restrictions in place.
  User Authorizations: Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the required data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), VA01 (Create Sales Order), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to see where the proposal generation is failing.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with for more detailed guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.