How To Fix FKKBIX2186 - Alternative master data is maintained f. itms relevant to Revenue Accting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Alternative master data is maintained f. itms relevant to Revenue Accting

What causes this issue?

Alternative master data for the bill is defined for the billable items;
At the same time, a derivation of should take place for Revenue
Accounting from the original related provider contract items

System Response

The billable item cannot be generated.

How to fix this error?

Bill the business partner or the contract account of the billable item
or indicate the billable item as irrelevant for Revenue Accounting.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX2186 - Alternative master data is maintained f. itms relevant to Revenue Accting ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX2186 indicates that there is an issue with the master data related to the revenue accounting for the item in question. This error typically arises when the system finds alternative master data that is maintained for the item, which may not align with the expected configuration or settings for revenue accounting.
  Cause:
  
  
  Alternative Master Data: The error suggests that there is alternative master data configured for the item that is relevant to revenue accounting. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration of the master data.
  The item being linked to multiple master data records, leading to ambiguity.
  Changes in the configuration that have not been properly reflected in the master data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for revenue accounting, such as:
  
  Missing or incorrect settings in the revenue recognition configuration.
  Inconsistencies between the item master data and the revenue accounting settings.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the item in question. Ensure that the correct master data is maintained and that there are no conflicting records. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., MM03 for material master, or other relevant transactions for financial master data).
  Verifying the settings and ensuring that the correct revenue account is assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for revenue accounting:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and check the settings under Financial Accounting (FI) and Revenue Accounting.
  Ensure that the settings align with the business requirements and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to revenue accounting and the specific error message. This can provide insights into common issues and recommended practices.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that revenue accounting is functioning as expected.
  
  
  Seek Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document Entry
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FKKBIX2186 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FKKBIX2186 error and implement a solution to resolve it.