How To Fix W_CB160 - No document data found for billing document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: No document data found for billing document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB160 - No document data found for billing document &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB160 No document data found for billing document &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the system could not find the document data for the specified billing document number (&1). Essentially, when the system tries to access or process the billing document, the corresponding document data (such as accounting document, invoice document, or related master data) is missing or not available in the database.
  Common causes include:
  
  The billing document number entered does not exist or was deleted.
  The billing document was created but the related accounting document was not generated or is missing.
  Data inconsistencies or incomplete document creation due to errors in previous processing steps.
  The billing document is not yet posted or is in an incomplete status.
  The document data might be archived or not accessible due to authorization or system issues.
  
  
  When does this occur?
  
  During billing document processing or display.
  When trying to create accounting documents from billing documents.
  When running reports or transactions that require access to billing document data.
  During integration processes between SD (Sales and Distribution) and FI (Financial Accounting).
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Verify Billing Document Number:
  
  Check if the billing document number entered is correct.
  Use transaction VF03 to display the billing document and confirm its existence.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify if the billing document is complete and posted.
  Check if the accounting document has been generated for the billing document (use transaction VF03 and look for the accounting document number).
  
  
  
  Recreate Accounting Document:
  
  If the accounting document is missing, try to recreate it by running transaction VF44 (Reposting Billing Documents) or VF31 (Billing Document Reprocessing).
  Alternatively, use transaction VF01 to recreate the billing document if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or use transaction VF26 to check for incomplete billing documents.
  Use report RAVCB160 (if available) or other relevant reports to identify inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization and Archiving:
  
  Ensure the user has proper authorization to access billing documents.
  Verify if the billing document data has been archived and is no longer available in the database.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs and Dumps:
  
  Look into system logs (SM21) or short dumps (ST22) for related errors that might give more clues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message W_CB160 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: CB (Billing)
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VF01 - Create Billing Document
  VF03 - Display Billing Document
  VF31 - Billing Document Reprocessing
  VF44 - Reposting Billing Documents
  VF26 - Incomplete Billing Documents
  
  
  Tables:
  
  VBRK - Billing Document Header
  VBRP - Billing Document Item
  BKPF - Accounting Document Header
  BSEG - Accounting Document Segment
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning "No document data found for billing document &1" means the system cannot find the expected document data for the billing document number provided. The resolution involves verifying the billing document's existence and status, ensuring the accounting document is created, and correcting any inconsistencies or missing data.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.