How To Fix FKKINV232 - Posting document &1 does not exist in the system or the archive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Posting document &1 does not exist in the system or the archive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV232 - Posting document &1 does not exist in the system or the archive ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV232 indicates that the system cannot find the specified posting document in the database or in the archive. This error typically occurs in the context of the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module when trying to access or process a document that is expected to exist but is not found.
  Causes:
  
  Document Deletion: The posting document may have been deleted or not created properly.
  Archiving: The document may have been archived, and the system is unable to retrieve it from the archive.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data migration process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Number: Check the document number you are trying to access to ensure it is correct.
  Check Archive Settings: If the document has been archived, ensure that the archiving settings are correctly configured and that the document can be retrieved from the archive.
  Review Deletion Logs: If the document was deleted, check the deletion logs to confirm this and understand the reason behind it.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks in the system to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document.
  Consult with Basis Team: If the document is expected to exist but cannot be found, consult with the SAP Basis team to check for any underlying database issues or to perform a recovery if necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check archiving settings or SCDO (Data Consistency Check) to perform consistency checks.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to FI-CA and document management to understand how documents are processed and archived.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.