How To Fix FKKBIX138 - No billable item types were found for subprocess &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKBIX - Conv.Inv.: Billing (Invoice Preprocessing)

• Message number: 138

• Message text: No billable item types were found for subprocess &1

What causes this issue?

There are no <DS:DE.BITTYPE_KK>billable item types</> assigned to
<DS:DE.SUB_PROCESS_KK>subprocess</> &V1&, or the billable item type you
entered is not assigned to subprocess &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE FICA_NA_CUST_1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX138 - No billable item types were found for subprocess &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX138 indicates that no billable item types were found for a specified subprocess. This error typically occurs in the context of billing or invoicing processes, particularly when working with the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the system is not configured to recognize any billable item types for the specified subprocess. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables or settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Subprocess: The subprocess specified in the error message may not be correctly defined or may not have any associated billable item types.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant master data or transaction data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the FI-CA module and verify that the billable item types are correctly defined for the subprocess in question.
  Ensure that the relevant customizing settings are in place. This can typically be found in the SPRO transaction under:
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable -> Basic Functions -> Billable Items -> Define Billable Item Types
  
  
  
  
  Review Subprocess Settings:
  
  Check the subprocess settings to ensure that it is correctly defined and that it has the necessary billable item types assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being processed to ensure that all necessary entries exist and are correct. This includes checking master data and transaction data for completeness.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific subprocess and billable item types to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the billing process can proceed as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary checks, or SE16 for table data checks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP FI-CA expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FKKBIX138 error and implement a solution to resolve it.