How To Fix FKKINV098 - Billing reversal using business partner only possible in dialog

FKKINV098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Billing reversal using business partner only possible in dialog

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FKKINV098 - Details

• The SAP error message FKKINV098 indicates that a billing reversal using a business partner is only possible in dialog mode. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules when trying to reverse a billing document through a background job or program instead of the dialog interface.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is designed to require user interaction (dialog mode) for certain operations, such as billing reversals. This is likely due to the need for confirmation or additional input from the user to ensure that the reversal is intentional and correctly processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should perform the billing reversal in dialog mode rather than attempting to execute it in the background. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  Access the Transaction: Go to the appropriate transaction code for billing reversal (e.g., FPL9 for