How To Fix FKKINV048 - Substitute group for invoice printing is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Substitute group for invoice printing is inconsistent

trados = fi

What causes this issue?

In a billing document you are using a substitute group for invoice
printing. With the combination of <DS:DE.REFDOCNO_KK>external document
number</>/ <DS:DE.LOGSYS>logical system</>/
<DS:DE.PRINT_SUBSTITUTE_KK>substitute group for invoice printing</>/
<DS:DE.ITEM_SIMULATED_KK>line item is simulated</>, the value is &v1&.

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

For the balance check, for each substitute group for invoice printing,
the net amounts of the line items <DS:DE.POSTREL_KK>relevant for posting
</> are added together, and the net amounts of the line items
<DS:DE.PRINTREL_KK>relevant for printing</>. This resulted in the
following values:
Amount total relevant for posting: &v2&
Amount total relevant for printing: &v3&
If the substitute group for invoice printing contains line items with
different tax procedures, the amounts are cumulated by tax procedure. In
this case, it is the combination of <DS:DE.ERMWSKZ>tax determination
code</>/<DS:DE.MWSKZ> tax on sales and purchases code</> /
<DS:DE.STRKZ_KK>tax code for other taxes</>/ <DS:DE.TXJCD>jurisdiction
code</>/ <DS:DE.TAX_GROUP_KK>grouping of tax items</>.
The substitute group for invoicing printing is not consistent for the
combination specified due to one of the following reasons:
There are no items relevant for posting.
There are no items relevant for printing.
The amount totals are different.
The balance check is not as thorough if the <DS:DE.TAX_INCLUDED_KK> Tax
Included in Amount</> field is set differently for posting-relevant
items and printing-relevant items. Example: You print out gross amounts,
but post net amounts. In the case the system only checks that the
balances have the same +/- sign and that the sum of the gross amounts in
smaller the twice the sum of the net amounts.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV048 - Substitute group for invoice printing is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV048 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the substitute group settings for invoice printing in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module when generating invoices.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The substitute group for invoice printing may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings for the substitute group are incomplete or incorrect.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the substitute group.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the configuration of the substitute groups or invoice printing settings, it may lead to this error if the changes were not properly implemented.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Substitute Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the substitute group in the SAP system. This can typically be found under the path: 
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Basic Functions > Invoice Processing > Define Substitute Groups for Invoice Printing.
  
  
  Ensure that the substitute groups are correctly defined and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the customer accounts and ensure that the substitute group assigned to the customer is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the invoice data and substitute group settings. This can often be done through transaction codes like SARA or SICF to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure if Necessary:
  
  If you find any discrepancies or missing configurations, make the necessary adjustments. This may involve creating new substitute groups or modifying existing ones.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the changes, try to generate the invoice again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to FKKINV048 for any specific guidance or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) and FB03 (Display Document) to analyze related documents and settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the substitute group settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the FKKINV048 error in SAP.