How To Fix FKKBIX196 - Record type &1 not deactivated, as class &2 is already productive

FKKBIX196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Record type &1 not deactivated, as class &2 is already productive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX196 - Record type &1 not deactivated, as class &2 is already productive ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX196 indicates that a specific record type (denoted by &1) cannot be deactivated because the associated class (denoted by &2) is already in a productive state. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with the configuration of document types or other financial records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Productive Class: The class associated with the record type is already being used in a productive environment, meaning that it has been utilized in transactions that are live and cannot be altered without proper procedures.
  Configuration Restrictions: SAP has built-in restrictions to prevent changes to configurations that could affect live data integrity. Deactivating a record type that is linked to a productive class can lead to inconsistencies or data loss.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Usage: Verify if the class associated with the record type is indeed in use. You can do this by checking transaction logs or reports to see if