How To Fix FKKINV117 - Source document no. &1 for source document type &2 cannot be interpreted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Source document no. &1 for source document type &2 cannot be interpreted

trados = fi

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.SRCDOCNO_KK>source document number</> contains a link to the
source document of source document category &V2& to be invoiced. However
the source document number &V1& cannot be converted into the data format
of the source document to be invoiced.

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

If you have entered the source document number manually, change your
entry. Otherwise this is a data consistency.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV117 - Source document no. &1 for source document type &2 cannot be interpreted ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV117 indicates that the system is unable to interpret a source document based on the provided document number and document type. This error typically occurs in the context of the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, particularly when dealing with invoices or billing documents.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Number: The document number provided may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type specified may not correspond to the document number, leading to a mismatch.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries or corrupted data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the FI-CA module that are not set up correctly, leading to the inability to interpret the document.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Document Number and Type: Check the document number and type to ensure they are correct and correspond to existing entries in the system.
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the document is not archived or deleted. You can use transaction codes like SARA to check archiving status.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the FI-CA module to identify and resolve any data inconsistencies. You can use transaction SICK for this purpose.
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the FI-CA module to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings for document types and number ranges.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display), FB03 (Display Document), and SARA (Archive Administration).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the FI-CA module for more insights into document handling and error messages.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.