How To Fix FKKBIX2183 - The document type is not allocated to the type of acc./def. posting &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 183

• Message text: The document type is not allocated to the type of acc./def. posting &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX2183 - The document type is not allocated to the type of acc./def. posting &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX2183 indicates that there is a mismatch between the document type and the type of account or default posting in the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with account postings in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The document type being used for a transaction is not configured to allow postings to the specified account type (e.g., asset, liability, revenue).
  The configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module do not align with the document type and the account type being used.
  There may be missing or incorrect entries in the configuration tables that link document types to account types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBAY (for document types) or OBA7 (for posting keys).
  Verify that the document type you are using is correctly configured to allow postings to the account type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Account Type Settings:
  
  Check the account type settings in the configuration. You can do this by navigating to SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Document Types > Define Document Types.
  Ensure that the document type is assigned to the correct account types.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Keys:
  
  If necessary, adjust the posting keys associated with the document type to ensure they are compatible with the account types being used.
  
  
  
  Consult with a Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or if changes are needed, consult with an SAP FI functional consultant who can provide guidance based on your specific system setup.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBAY: Document Type Configuration
  OBA7: Posting Key Configuration
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps related to document types and account postings.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user performing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to post using the specified document type.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FKKBIX2183 error in your SAP system.