How To Fix VN079 - Billing document & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Billing document & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN079 - Billing document & does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message VN079 - Billing document & does not exist:
  
  Error Message
  VN079 - Billing document & does not exist
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to reference or process a billing document that does not exist in the database. Possible reasons include:
  
  The billing document number entered is incorrect or mistyped.
  The billing document has been deleted or archived and is no longer available.
  The billing document belongs to a different company code or client.
  The billing document number is not yet created or posted.
  There is a mismatch in the document number range or document type.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During billing document processing or referencing (e.g., in SD billing, FI posting, or when creating credit/debit memos).
  When trying to display or change a billing document.
  When referencing a billing document in subsequent transactions (e.g., invoice verification, payment processing).
  
  
  Solution / How to fix
  
  
  Verify the Billing Document Number:
  
  Double-check the billing document number entered.
  Ensure the number is correct and complete.
  
  
  
  Check Document Existence:
  
  Use transaction VF03 (Display Billing Document) to verify if the billing document exists.
  If it does not exist, confirm if it was created or posted.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify if the billing document is blocked, deleted, or archived.
  If archived, retrieve it from the archive or check with the archiving team.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code and Client:
  
  Ensure you are logged into the correct client and company code.
  Billing documents are client-specific.
  
  
  
  Check Document Number Range:
  
  Verify if the billing document number falls within the valid number range.
  Use transaction SNRO or VN01 to check number ranges.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Correct the Billing Document:
  
  If the document was never created, create it properly.
  If the document was deleted by mistake, you may need to recreate it or restore from backup/archive.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorization to view or process the billing document.
  
  
  
  
  Related Transactions and Tables
  
  VF03 - Display Billing Document
  VF01 - Create Billing Document
  VF02 - Change Billing Document
  VBRK - Billing Document Header Table
  VBRP - Billing Document Item Table
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  VN01 - Number Range Maintenance for Billing Documents
  
  
  Additional Notes
  
  This error is quite straightforward: the system cannot find the billing document number you are referencing.
  Always ensure the billing document number is valid and exists before referencing it in other processes.
  If the billing document was recently created, ensure the transaction was completed and posted successfully.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.