How To Fix FKKINV322 - Event-based deferred revenue posting is not consistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 322

• Message text: Event-based deferred revenue posting is not consistent

What causes this issue?

For a billing document item with <DS:DE.DEFREV_CAT_KK>event-based
deferred revenues</>, one of the following mandatory fields is blank:
<DS:DE.ASSKY_KK>Assignment Key</> (value &v1&)
<DS:DE.CTYPE_KK>Cost Type or Revenue Type</> (value &v2&)
<DS:DE.DEFREV_ACTION_KK>Action Code for Delayed Revenues</> (value &v3&)

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 FKKINV322 - Event-based deferred revenue posting is not consistent ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV322 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the event-based deferred revenue posting. This typically occurs in the context of contract accounting or revenue recognition processes, where the system expects certain conditions to be met for the deferred revenue postings to be valid.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The data related to the event-based revenue recognition may not be consistent. This can happen if there are discrepancies in the billing documents, contract details, or the revenue recognition settings.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for event-based revenue recognition may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how revenue is recognized.
  Timing Issues: If there are timing issues between the posting of invoices and the recognition of revenue, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to documents or postings that affect revenue recognition can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the relevant billing documents, contracts, and revenue recognition settings to ensure that all data is consistent and correctly configured.
  Review Configuration Settings: Ensure that the configuration for event-based revenue recognition is set up correctly in the system. This includes checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Analyze the Posting Period: Verify that the posting periods for invoices and revenue recognition are aligned. Ensure that all postings are made in the correct periods.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to analyze the line items and identify any discrepancies.
  Check for Manual Adjustments: Investigate if there have been any manual adjustments made to the revenue recognition postings that could have caused the inconsistency.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Event-Based Revenue Recognition: This is a method used in SAP to recognize revenue based on specific events, such as the delivery of goods or the completion of services.
  Contract Accounting: This module in SAP handles the financial aspects of contracts, including billing, revenue recognition, and reporting.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps taken to resolve it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FKKINV322 error message in SAP.