How To Fix FKKINV267 - Source document type &1 is unknown to source document category &2

FKKINV267 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Source document type &1 is unknown to source document category &2

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FKKINV267 - Details

• The SAP error message FKKINV267 indicates that there is an issue with the source document type not being recognized for the specified source document category. This typically occurs in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when processing invoices or related documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The source document type is not configured correctly in the system for the specified source document category.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the configuration tables that link document types to their respective categories.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may not have been properly aligned with the standard configurations.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or processing documents can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the source document types and categories in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code