How To Fix FKKINV173 - Invoicing item 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: 173

• Message text: Invoicing item type &1 is either unknown or not permitted

trados = fi

What causes this issue?

An industry/customer module set <DS:DE.INV_ITEMTYPE_KK>invoicing item
type</> &V1& in event &V2&. This invoicing item 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV173 - Invoicing item type &1 is either unknown or not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV173 indicates that there is an issue with the invoicing item type in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA). Specifically, the error states that the invoicing item type specified is either unknown or not permitted in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Unknown Item Type: The invoicing item type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect configuration.
  Not Permitted Item Type: The invoicing item type may exist but is not allowed for the specific transaction or context you are working with. This could be due to configuration settings that restrict certain item types based on the business process or document type.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the invoicing item types may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to the error when trying to process an invoice.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Type: Verify the invoicing item type being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and corresponds to a valid item type in the system.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and check the settings for invoicing item types under the FI-CA module. Ensure that the item type is defined and permitted for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific invoicing item types and their permitted uses. This can provide insights into which item types are valid for your scenario.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to use the specified invoicing item type.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBD2 (for defining item types) or FQEVENT (for event management) to check or modify the configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the invoicing process works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.