How To Fix FKKINV215 - No reference document type found for original document for clearing doc&1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 215

• Message text: No reference document type found for original document for clearing doc&1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV215 - No reference document type found for original document for clearing doc&1 ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV215 indicates that there is no reference document type found for the original document related to a clearing document. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module when trying to process a clearing document that references an original document.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type for the original document may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the document type is not defined in the customizing settings for the FI-CA module.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type of the original document may not match the expected document type for the clearing process.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that link document types to their references.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type or perform the clearing operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Basic Settings > Define Document Types.
  Ensure that the document type for the original document is correctly defined and that it has a reference document type assigned.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type in the Original Document:
  
  Check the original document that you are trying to clear. Ensure that its document type is valid and corresponds to the expected type for clearing.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables (e.g., FKKOP, FKKINV) for any inconsistencies or missing entries related to document types.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the clearing has the necessary authorizations to access the document types involved.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the clearing process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display), F-32 (Clear Customer), and FKKINV (Invoice Management).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to FI-CA and document types for a deeper understanding of how document types are managed within the system.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP FI-CA expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FKKINV215 error message in SAP.