How To Fix FKKBIX2382 - No retention period maintained for billing requests of the type specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 382

• Message text: No retention period maintained for billing requests of the type specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX2382 - No retention period maintained for billing requests of the type specified ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX2382 indicates that there is no retention period maintained for billing requests of the specified type. This error typically arises in the context of billing and invoicing processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with billing documents or requests that require a retention period for archiving or data management purposes.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is unable to find a defined retention period for the billing request type you are working with. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The retention period for the specific billing request type has not been set up in the system.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for billing document types or request types may not have been completed.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being processed may not be correctly configured to have a retention period.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKKBIX2382 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Billing > Define Retention Periods.
  Ensure that a retention period is defined for the billing request type you are using.
  
  
  
  Maintain Retention Period:
  
  If no retention period exists, create a new entry for the relevant billing request type and specify the retention period according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Check the configuration of the billing document types to ensure they are correctly linked to the retention periods.
  Ensure that the billing request type you are using is correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the billing process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the retention periods or how to configure them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, VF01 for creating billing documents, or VF02 for changing them.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKBIX2382 error and ensure that your billing processes run smoothly.