How To Fix FKKINV311 - Category of deferred revenues &1 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Category of deferred revenues &1 is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.DEFREV_CAT_KK>category of delayed revenues</> &V1& is
inconsistent.

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?

Adhere to the consistency conditions for the category of delayed
revenues.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV311 - Category of deferred revenues &1 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV311, which states "Category of deferred revenues &1 is inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the configuration or data related to the deferred revenue category specified in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The deferred revenue category may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the Customizing (SPRO) for the FI-CA module.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data related to the specified deferred revenue category.
  Missing Entries: The category may not have been defined in the relevant tables, or there may be missing entries that are required for processing.
  Incorrect Assignment: The assignment of the deferred revenue category to the relevant business processes or accounts may be incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Customizing settings (SPRO) for FI-CA and verify the configuration for deferred revenue categories.
  Ensure that the category in question is properly defined and all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data associated with the deferred revenue category. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Validate Transaction Data:
  
  Review any recent transactions that may have triggered the error. Look for any anomalies or inconsistencies in the data that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Ensure that all necessary entries for the deferred revenue category exist in the relevant tables. This may involve checking the configuration tables in the FI-CA module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the FKKINV311 error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the deferred revenue processing works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBBZ (for account determination) or OBA7 (for revenue recognition) to check the relevant configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for FKKINV311 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency related to the deferred revenue category in your SAP system.