How To Fix FKKINV049 - Different company codes within 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: 049

• Message text: Different company codes within substitute group for invoice printing

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&
For this substitute group for invoice printing, there are no line items
with company code &v2& and line items with company code &v3&. However,
the company code must be unique within the 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 FKKINV049 - Different company codes within substitute group for invoice printing ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV049 indicates that there are different company codes within a substitute group when trying to print invoices. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules, where invoice processing is involved.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the invoice printing process is trying to use a substitute group that contains multiple company codes. In SAP, a substitute group is used to define how invoices are printed, and it is expected that all entries within a substitute group belong to the same company code. If there are entries from different company codes, the system cannot process the invoice printing correctly, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKKINV049 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Substitute Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the substitute group in the SAP system.
  Ensure that all entries in the substitute group belong to the same company code. If there are entries from different company codes, you will need to either remove them or create separate substitute groups for each company code.
  
  
  
  Review Invoice Data:
  
  Check the invoice data that is being processed. Ensure that the invoice is associated with the correct company code and that it matches the company codes defined in the substitute group.
  
  
  
  Adjust Company Code Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the company code settings in the relevant master data (e.g., customer master, vendor master) to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, attempt to print the invoice again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring substitute groups and handling invoice printing.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Substitute Groups: These are used in SAP to define how documents (like invoices) are printed. They can include settings for layout, printer selection, and other printing parameters.
  Company Codes: In SAP, a company code is the smallest organizational unit for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up. Each company code must be distinct and should not mix with others in certain processes like invoice printing.
  FI-CA Module: This module is used for managing accounts receivable and payable in the context of contract accounts, often used in industries like utilities and telecommunications.
  
  By ensuring that all entries in the substitute group are consistent with the company code of the invoice being printed, you should be able to resolve the FKKINV049 error.