How To Fix FKKINV172 - Reference document type &1 is either unknown or not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Reference document type &1 is either unknown or not permitted

trados = fi

What causes this issue?

An industry/customer module set <DS:DE.CADOCTYPE_KK>reference document
type</> &V1& in event &V2&. This reference document type is either
unknown or it is not permitted for use in event &V2& on the basis of its
configuration.

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

INCLUDE FICA_NA_INFOADMIN OBJECT DOKU ID TX
INCLUDE FICA_NA_OSS OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV172 - Reference document type &1 is either unknown or not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV172 indicates that there is an issue with the reference document type in the context of invoicing or billing in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system cannot recognize the specified document type or when the document type is not permitted for the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Unknown Document Type: The document type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect configuration.
  Not Permitted Document Type: The document type may exist but is not allowed for the specific operation you are trying to perform. This could be due to configuration settings that restrict certain document types for specific processes.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the document type may not have been set up in the system, leading to it being unrecognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the document type specified in the transaction is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect entries.
  Configuration Review: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO) and check the settings for the document type in question. Ensure that it is properly defined and permitted for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Check the configuration under Financial Accounting (FI) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Document Types to ensure that the document type is set up correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the document type. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the document type and its usage.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary checks, or SE37 for function module checks related to billing and invoicing.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on document types and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.