How To Fix FKKINV153 - No billing form determined for invoicing process/type &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 153

• Message text: No billing form determined for invoicing process/type &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV153 - No billing form determined for invoicing process/type &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV153 indicates that the system could not determine a billing form for the specified invoicing process and type. This error typically occurs in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when trying to generate invoices.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Billing Form Configuration: The billing form for the specified invoicing process and type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Customization: The configuration settings for billing forms may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Invoicing Process/Type Mismatch: The invoicing process or type being used does not match any existing billing forms in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the billing forms.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Billing Form Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for billing forms in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Basic Functions > Invoicing > Define Billing Forms.
  Ensure that the billing form for the specified invoicing process and type is defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Invoicing Process/Type:
  
  Check the invoicing process and type being used in the transaction that triggered the error.
  Ensure that they correspond to a valid billing form in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Customization Settings:
  
  If you have recently made changes to the configuration, review those changes to ensure they are correct.
  Check if any transport requests have been incorrectly imported.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to generate the invoice has the necessary authorizations to access the billing forms.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Parameters:
  
  If possible, try to generate the invoice with different parameters to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to billing forms and invoicing processes for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FPL9 (Display Billing Document) and FPL1 (Create Billing Document) to troubleshoot further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FKKINV153 error message in your SAP system.