# Billing details must not be null if the collection mode is manual

You are attempting to set collection mode as manual without Billing Details being provided

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## Example

```json
{
  "error": {
    "type": "request_error",
    "code": "transaction_billing_details_object_required",
    "detail": "billing_details must be non null if collection_mode=manual",
    "documentation_url": "https://developer.paddle.com/errors/transactions/transaction_billing_details_object_required"
  },
  "meta": {
    "request_id": "00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000"
  }
}
```

## Details

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Status code | 400 |
| Error code | `transaction_billing_details_object_required` |
| Error message | billing_details must be non null if collection_mode=manual |

## Common causes

- Billing Details have not been defined when the Collection Mode is manual

## Common solutions

- Set the Collection Mode to automatic
- Add Billing Details to your request