How To Fix FKKINV033 - Enter a substitute group for invoice printing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Enter a substitute group for invoice printing

What causes this issue?

For billing document items that are <DS:DE.POSTREL_KK>relevant for
posting</> and not <DS:DE.PRINTREL_KK>relevant for printing</>, you have
to specify a <DS:DE.PRINT_SUBSTITUTE_KK>substitute group for invoice
printing</>.

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 FKKINV033 - Enter a substitute group for invoice printing ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV033 ("Enter a substitute group for invoice printing") typically occurs in the context of invoicing within the SAP Convergent Invoicing (CI) module. This error indicates that the system requires a substitute group to be defined for the invoice printing process, which is necessary for generating invoices correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Substitute Group: The primary cause of this error is that the invoice document does not have a substitute group assigned. Substitute groups are used to determine how invoices are printed and processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the substitute groups are not properly defined or linked to the relevant invoice types.
  Master Data Issues: The customer or contract master data may not have the necessary settings for substitute groups.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Invoice Document:
  
  Review the invoice document that triggered the error. Ensure that it has a substitute group assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Substitute Groups:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and define the necessary substitute groups. This can typically be done in the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ? Basic Settings ? Define Substitute Groups.
  
  
  Ensure that the substitute group is correctly configured for the invoice type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Assign Substitute Group to Master Data:
  
  Check the customer or contract master data to ensure that the substitute group is assigned. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the customer or contract master data and checking the relevant fields for substitute group assignments.
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to reprocess the invoice to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue continues, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB70 (for customer invoices) or FBL5N (for customer line items) to review and manage invoices.
  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 permissions to make changes to the configuration and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKINV033 error and successfully process your invoices.