How To Fix FKKBIX183 - Usage of subitems is not active

FKKBIX183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Usage of subitems is not active

What causes this issue?

The <LS>Optimization of Performance and Data Storage</> activity is
possible only when you are using subitems.

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?

To allow for the use of subitems, you have to set the
<DS:DE.BIT_IFCOMP_KK>interface component</>
<DS:DE.BIT_IFCOMP_SUBITEMS_KK>Basic Data for Subitems</> to active.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FKKBIX183 - Details

• The SAP error message FKKBIX183, which states "Usage of subitems is not active," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with subitems in the context of document processing or account management.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system is configured in such a way that subitems are not enabled for the relevant account or document type. Subitems are often used to provide more detailed tracking or categorization of line items within a financial document, but if they are not activated in the system settings, you will encounter this error when trying to use them.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for Financial Accounting (FI).
  Look for the settings related to "Subitems" or "Document Types" to ensure that subitems are activated for the relevant account or document type.
  
  
  
  Activate Subitems:
  
  If subitems are not