How To Fix FKKINV246 - Billing document &1 for invoicing document &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Billing document &1 for invoicing document &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system did not find the billing document &v1& that belongs to
invoicing document &v2&.
The billing document was probably archived and is no longer on the
database. Otherwise, there is a data inconsistency.

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 FKKINV246 - Billing document &1 for invoicing document &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV246 indicates that the system is unable to find a billing document associated with a specific invoicing document. This can occur in the context of SAP Convergent Invoicing (CI) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) when trying to process billing documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Billing Document: The billing document referenced in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created, being deleted, or being archived.
  Incorrect Document Number: The invoicing document number provided may be incorrect or may not correspond to a valid billing document.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data transfer between different modules.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the billing document.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Document Existence: Check if the billing document exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like VF03 (Display Billing Document) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to search for the billing document using the document number.
  Check Document Number: Ensure that the invoicing document number is correct. If it was manually entered, verify that there are no typographical errors.
  Review Configuration: If the billing document should have been created automatically, review the configuration settings in the relevant modules (e.g., FI-CA, SD) to ensure that the processes are set up correctly.
  Check for Archiving: If the billing document was archived, you may need to retrieve it from the archive or check the archiving settings.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the billing document. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles and authorizations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF03, FBL5N, SLG1, and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Convergent Invoicing and FI-CA for more details on billing document processing and related configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP support for further assistance.