# Fishbowl: "Cannot remove bill, please post to"

> Fishbowl won't delete this bill; it needs to be posted first.

## What it means
You're trying to remove or delete a bill, but Fishbowl won't allow it in the bill's current state. The message indicates the bill must be posted first. This usually occurs when a bill hasn't yet been formally posted to your accounting ledger, or when it's tied to other transactions that block deletion.

## What to check
- Is the bill in draft status? It may need to be posted to the general ledger first before deletion is allowed.
- Check the bill's current posting status in the bill details pane.
- Verify the bill isn't linked to paid invoices or received purchase order items that prevent removal.
- If the error message text continues beyond "post to," that specification may indicate which account or period to post to.

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*From Israel Lopez Consulting (ILC). Custom Fishbowl Inventory integrations and software, and Fishbowl experts since 2015. Written by Israel Lopez. Questions about this topic, or want to reach the people who wrote it? Visit https://israellopezconsulting.com/contact*