FKKBIX823 - Subapplication &1 unknown or not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 823

• Message text: Subapplication &1 unknown or not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX823 - Subapplication &1 unknown or not active ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX823 indicates that there is an issue with a subapplication that is either unknown or not active in the context of the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the area of accounts receivable or accounts payable.
  Cause:
  
  Unknown Subapplication: The subapplication specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect configuration.
  Inactive Subapplication: The subapplication may exist but is not activated in the system. This can happen if the configuration settings have not been properly set up or if the subapplication has been deactivated intentionally.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might reference a subapplication that is not defined or active.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the subapplication might not have been included or activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable) and verify that the subapplication is correctly defined and active.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to the relevant area.
  
  
  
  Verify Subapplication:
  
  Check the subapplication name or code that is causing the error. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the definitions in the system.
  You can use transaction codes like OBXK (for subapplications) to check the existing subapplications.
  
  
  
  Activate Subapplication:
  
  If the subapplication is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can usually be done in the configuration settings where the subapplications are defined.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is referencing valid and active subapplications.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or activate the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific subapplication for any additional configuration steps or prerequisites.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OBXK (Subapplication Configuration), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for custom developments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the FKKBIX823 error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FKKBIX823 error and implement a solution to resolve it.