Oracle NetSuite Sync Error : Bill xxxx cannot be created in NetSuite YOU_CANNOT_ADD_AN_ITEM_AND_PURCHASE_ORDER_COMBINATION_THAT_DOES_NOT_EXIST_TO_A_VENDOR_BILL

Notes:

  • To be eligible to enable PO Sync, you will need to be syncing with Oracle NetSuite, Sage Intacct or QuickBooks Desktop or Enterprise.
  • Purchase Order Sync will be available to new Cashflow360 clients starting in May 2026 during their Cashflow360 onboarding appointment.
  • Existing Cashflow360 clients will be able to enable Purchase Order Sync through a phased rollout beginning in June 2026.
    • Clients will receive an in-product notification with additional details when the functionality becomes available to them.

Why the Sync Error occurs

This error occurs when a bill attached to a purchase order is trying to sync from Cashflow360 to Oracle NetSuite, but the associated bill has a line item isn't linking to the PO. This error usually occurs when the bill is edited after it is linked to the PO.

How to Fix the Sync Error

  1. Delete the bill with the error that's currently linked to the PO
  2. Create a new bill in Cashflow360 and link to the PO in Cashflow360, and don't sync in between creating and linking
  3. Sync after the bill is created and linked to the PO in Cashflow360