How To Fix ESREB002 - There is no paid reference invoice for partner &1 in period &2 to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESREB - ES Rebates Pre-Processing

• Message number: 002

• Message text: There is no paid reference invoice for partner &1 in period &2 to &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESREB002 - There is no paid reference invoice for partner &1 in period &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message ESREB002 indicates that there is no paid reference invoice for a specified partner within a given period. This error typically arises in the context of invoice processing, particularly when dealing with payment processing or reconciliation tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Paid Invoice: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a paid invoice for the specified partner (vendor or customer) within the defined date range.
  Incorrect Date Range: The period specified in the error message may not align with the actual payment dates of the invoices.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the partner ID or the date range entered.
  Invoice Status: The invoice may not have been marked as paid in the system, or it may be in a different status (e.g., open, blocked).
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the payment processing settings or in the invoice management settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Partner and Period: Check the partner ID and the date range specified in the error message. Ensure that they are correct and correspond to the expected invoices.
  Check Invoice Status: Look for invoices related to the partner in the specified period. Ensure that there are invoices that have been paid. You can do this by running reports or checking the invoice history for the partner.
  Review Payment Records: Ensure that the payment records are correctly entered and that the invoices have been marked as paid in the system.
  Adjust Date Range: If necessary, adjust the date range to include a broader period to see if any paid invoices appear.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that all relevant invoices and payments have been processed correctly.
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to invoice processing and payment processing in SAP to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to view invoice details or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to check vendor transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on invoice processing and payment handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.