How To Fix INV018 - No bill or payment advice note documents were selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INV - Check for Bill Receipt

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No bill or payment advice note documents were selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INV018 - No bill or payment advice note documents were selected ?

  The SAP error message INV018 ("No bill or payment advice note documents were selected") typically occurs when you are trying to process billing or payment advice notes, but the system cannot find any relevant documents to select. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, payment processing, or when generating reports.
  Causes:
  
  No Relevant Documents: There are simply no billing or payment advice documents that meet the selection criteria you have specified.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The parameters you have entered (such as date range, document type, or status) may not match any existing documents.
  Document Status: The documents you are trying to process may be in a status that does not allow them to be selected (e.g., already processed, canceled, etc.).
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or process the documents.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be a delay or issue in data synchronization between different modules or systems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Availability: Verify that there are indeed billing or payment advice documents available for the criteria you are using. You can do this by running a report or checking the relevant transaction codes (e.g., VF03 for billing documents).
  Review Selection Criteria: Double-check the selection criteria you are using. Ensure that the date range, document type, and other parameters are correctly set to include the documents you want to process.
  Check Document Status: Look at the status of the documents you are trying to select. Ensure they are in a status that allows them to be processed (e.g., not canceled or already paid).
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and process the documents. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  Consult with IT Support: If you suspect a data synchronization issue or if the problem persists, consult your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF03 (Display Billing Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to check for existing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP's support portal can provide additional insights.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to billing and payment processing for more detailed guidance on handling documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the INV018 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.