How To Fix FKKINV192 - Invoicing document for billing document &1 may have been archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 192

• Message text: Invoicing document for billing document &1 may have been archived

What causes this issue?

The database contains neither an invoicing order nor a reversed
invoicing document for billing document &V1&. This indicates that the
invoicing document was probably already archived.

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?

If you want to find the archived invoicing document for the billing
document, choose <ZK>Read Invoicing Document in Archive</> when
displaying the invoicing history for the billing document.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV192 - Invoicing document for billing document &1 may have been archived ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV192 indicates that the invoicing document associated with a billing document may have been archived. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) when the system cannot find the invoicing document because it has been archived for data management purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Process: The invoicing document related to the billing document has been archived to save space in the database. This is a common practice in SAP systems to manage data volume.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The billing document may reference an invoicing document that does not exist in the active database due to archiving.
  System Configuration: The archiving settings may be configured in such a way that certain documents are archived sooner than expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Status: Use transaction code SARA to check the archiving status of the invoicing documents. You can look for the specific archiving object related to invoicing documents.
  Restore Archived Documents: If you need to access the archived invoicing document, you may need to restore it from the archive. This can typically be done using the same transaction (SARA) or through specific restoration processes defined in your organization.
  Review Document References: Ensure that the billing document is correctly referencing the invoicing document. If there are discrepancies, you may need to correct the references in the system.
  Consult with IT/Support Team: If you are unsure about the archiving process or how to restore documents, consult with your SAP Basis or IT support team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the archiving objects relevant to your SAP system, especially those related to invoicing and billing.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to archiving include:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Restore Archive
  SARCH: Archive Information
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to archiving processes and error messages for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FKKINV192 error and understand the implications of document archiving in your SAP environment.