How To Fix FKKINV014 - Control of invoicing unit &1 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKINV - Invoicing in Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Control of invoicing unit &1 is unknown

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.SEPARATE_INV_KK>control of the invoicing unit</> <(>&<)>v1&
is unknown.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV014 - Control of invoicing unit &1 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV014 indicates that the system cannot determine the control of the invoicing unit specified in the message. This typically occurs in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when the system is trying to process an invoice or a related transaction.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The invoicing unit may not be properly configured in the system. This could mean that the invoicing unit does not exist in the system or is not set up correctly in the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The invoicing unit specified in the transaction may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system being unable to find the corresponding control settings.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the invoicing unit may be incomplete or incorrect, which can prevent the system from determining how to process the invoice.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the necessary data related to the invoicing unit.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Basic Functions > Invoicing > Define Invoicing Units.
  Ensure that the invoicing unit in question is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Check the transaction where the error occurred and verify that the invoicing unit is entered correctly.
  Ensure that there are no typos or incorrect codes.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the invoicing unit (transaction code FKKMA) to ensure that all necessary information is complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the invoicing unit and related data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FKKMA (for managing contract accounts) and SPRO (for customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FKKINV014 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FKKINV014 error in your SAP system.