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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 any transactions have been posted using that class.
  Change Class Status: If the class is not required to be productive anymore, consider changing its status to non-productive. This may involve:
  
  Archiving or deleting any transactions that are using the class.
  Consulting with your finance team to ensure that this change will not impact any ongoing processes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific record type and class to understand the implications of deactivation.
  Seek Authorization: If you do not have the necessary permissions to make these changes, you may need to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team to gain the required access or to have them perform the changes.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the implications of making changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBY6: For managing document types.
  OBD2: For managing account assignment types.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  Testing in Development: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FKKBIX196 error effectively.