How To Fix FKKINV176 - Invoicing item type &1 does not agree with charge/discount key &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Invoicing item type &1 does not agree with charge/discount key &2

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.INV_ITEMTYPE_KK>type of invoicing item</> &V1& was used in
the configuration of <DS:DE.CHGKEY_KK>charge/discount key</> &V2&. The
following standard values are allowed:
0CHARGE for a charge
0CHARGE2 for an individual charge
0DISCNT for a discount
0DISCNT2 for an individual discount
Values beginning with X, Y or Z

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV176 - Invoicing item type &1 does not agree with charge/discount key &2 ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV176 indicates that there is a mismatch between the invoicing item type and the charge/discount key in the context of invoicing in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) module, particularly in the area of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the invoicing item type (which defines how the item is processed in the invoicing document) does not correspond to the charge or discount key that is being used. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Configuration Issues: The charge/discount key may not be correctly configured for the invoicing item type in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or processing the invoice can lead to this mismatch.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the customer or the contract may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the configuration of invoicing item types or charge/discount keys, existing data may not align with the new settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKKINV176 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for charge/discount keys and invoicing item types in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the charge/discount key is correctly assigned to the invoicing item type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the customer or contract involved in the transaction. Ensure that the charge/discount key is valid for the invoicing item type being used.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the invoice or the relevant document to ensure that the invoicing item type and charge/discount key match.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the invoicing item types and charge/discount keys to understand their relationships.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the invoicing process again to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FKKINV for invoicing or OBD2 for configuration settings related to charge/discount keys.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FKKINV176 error in your SAP system.