How To Fix FB573 - Bill of exchange data not found for line item & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 573

• Message text: Bill of exchange data not found for line item & & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB573 - Bill of exchange data not found for line item & & & & ?

  The SAP error message FB573, which states "Bill of exchange data not found for line item & & & &," typically occurs when there is an attempt to process a line item that is expected to have associated bill of exchange (BoE) data, but such data is not available in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the processing of payments, clearing of invoices, or when trying to display or analyze financial documents.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Bill of Exchange Data: The line item in question does not have any associated bill of exchange data. This could be due to the fact that the item was not set up to use BoE or the data was not entered correctly.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used may not be configured to allow for bill of exchange processing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to bill of exchange processing in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: Errors during data entry or posting that lead to incomplete or incorrect information being saved in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Line Item: Review the line item in question to ensure that it is supposed to have bill of exchange data. If it is not, you may need to adjust your processing approach.
  Enter Bill of Exchange Data: If the line item should have BoE data, ensure that it is entered correctly. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., FB60 for vendor invoices) and checking the bill of exchange fields.
  Review Document Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the document type being used to ensure it is set up to handle bill of exchange transactions. This can be done in the SPRO configuration settings.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FB60 (Enter Vendor Invoice), and FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to investigate the line items and their associated data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FB573 for any specific fixes or updates that may address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on bill of exchange processing to ensure that all necessary steps and configurations are correctly implemented.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.