How To Fix FKKBIX434 - Consumption item type &1 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 434

• Message text: Consumption item type &1 is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX434 - Consumption item type &1 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX434 indicates that there is an issue with the consumption item type specified in a transaction related to the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the context of the Cash Management or Funds Management areas. The error suggests that the system does not recognize the consumption item type you are trying to use.
  Cause:
  
  Unknown Item Type: The item type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The item type may not have been defined in the system or may not be properly configured in the relevant customizing settings.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified item type.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the item type may not have been included in the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Type: Verify that the item type you are using is correct. Check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  Configuration Check: 
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Funds Management or Cash Management.
  Ensure that the item type is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the specified item type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for the specific module you are working with to understand the valid item types and their configurations.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYC (for account determination) or FMX1 (for funds management) to check configurations.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FKKBIX434 error and implement a solution.