How To Fix FKKINV168 - Inconsistent grouping of tax items &1 in billing document &2

FKKINV168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Inconsistent grouping of tax items &1 in billing document &2

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FKKINV168 - Details

• The SAP error message FKKINV168, which states "Inconsistent grouping of tax items &1 in billing document &2," typically occurs in the context of billing documents in the SAP Convergent Charging or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in how tax items are grouped within the billing document, which can prevent the document from being processed correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Tax Grouping: The error usually arises when tax items that should be grouped together are not, or when there are discrepancies in the tax codes or rates applied to the items in the billing document.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax codes or tax calculation settings in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation of the billing document can lead to inconsistencies in tax item grouping.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Changes in tax regulations or updates to tax codes