How To Fix FKKINV161 - Percentage rate for charges/discounts is greater than 100

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Percentage rate for charges/discounts is greater than 100

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV161 - Percentage rate for charges/discounts is greater than 100 ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV161 indicates that there is an issue with the percentage rate for charges or discounts in a billing document. Specifically, it means that the percentage rate entered is greater than 100%, which is not valid in the context of billing and invoicing.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The most common cause is that a user has mistakenly entered a percentage rate greater than 100% for a charge or discount.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the billing or invoicing settings that allow for invalid percentage rates.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it’s possible that incorrect values were imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Percentage Rate: Review the billing document and check the percentage rates for any charges or discounts. Ensure that they are within the valid range (0% to 100%).
  Correct the Entry: If you find a percentage greater than 100%, correct it to a valid value.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to billing and invoicing to ensure that there are no settings that allow for invalid percentage rates.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks to prevent users from entering invalid percentage rates in the future.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to review and correct the entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Training: Consider providing training for users on how to correctly enter charges and discounts to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKINV161 error and ensure that your billing documents are processed correctly.