How To Fix FKKBIX198 - Reference field &1 for field &2 not contained in billable item

FKKBIX198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Reference field &1 for field &2 not contained in billable item

What causes this issue?

You have to enter reference tables and reference fields for fields that
contain either currency amounts or quantities. Reference field &V1& that
was entered for field &V2& is not in the structure of the billable item
(record type &V3&/status &V4&).

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?

Add field &V1& to the structure of the billable item.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FKKBIX198 - Details

• The SAP error message FKKBIX198 indicates that there is an issue with the reference field in a billable item. Specifically, it means that the reference field specified (denoted as &1) for a particular field (denoted as &2) is not found in the billable item. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in the context of billing and invoicing processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Data: The reference field that is expected to be present in the billable item is missing or not populated correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the billing or invoicing module that are not set up correctly, leading to the absence of the required reference field.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to missing or incorrect information in the billable item.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the billing process, they may not be handling the reference fields correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Billable Item Data: Review the