How To Fix /SAPCE/FK_REP038 - Invoice No &1 to doc. &2 not found. Tax Invoice created without items

/SAPCE/FK_REP038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/FK_REP -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Invoice No &1 to doc. &2 not found. Tax Invoice created without items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/FK_REP038 - Invoice No &1 to doc. &2 not found. Tax Invoice created without items ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/FK_REP038 Invoice No &1 to doc. &2 not found. Tax Invoice created without items typically indicates that there is an issue with the tax invoice creation process in the SAP system. This error can occur in the context of financial accounting and invoicing, particularly when dealing with tax-related documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Invoice Data: The specified invoice number (&1) does not correspond to any existing document in the system, which means that the system cannot find the invoice to process.
  Document Not Posted: The document (&2) may not have been posted correctly or may have been deleted or reversed.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing line items or incorrect references in the invoice.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the tax settings or invoice processing settings in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Invoice Number: Check if the invoice number (&1) is correct and exists in the system. You