How To Fix FKKBIX2162 - The source translation in a rated consumption item cannot be empty

FKKBIX2162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKBIX2 - Billing in Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 162

• Message text: The source translation in a rated consumption item cannot be empty

What causes this issue?

It is possible to enter a rated <DS:TX.FKKBIX_CIT>Consumption Item</>.
This either does not contain an entry or contains an incomplete entry
for the <DS:TX.FKKBIX_SRCTA>Source Translation</>.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX2162 - The source translation in a rated consumption item cannot be empty ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX2162, which states "The source translation in a rated consumption item cannot be empty," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module or similar areas where rated consumption items are used. This error indicates that there is a missing or incomplete configuration related to the source translation for a rated consumption item.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Source Translation: The error usually arises when a rated consumption item is configured without a corresponding source translation. This means that the system cannot determine how to translate the consumption data into the required format or unit of measure.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for the rated consumption item, such as missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the master data.
  Data Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies in the data related to the rated consumption item, such as missing or incorrect entries in