How To Fix FKKINV331 - Transaction determination in posting area &1 not possible for key &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Transaction determination in posting area &1 not possible for key &2

What causes this issue?

Using the <DS:DE.TAX_DET_TYPE_KK>type of tax calculation</> &V1& is
allowed only if the posting of telecommunications tax (U.S.A.) is
activated in the system.

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 FKKINV331 - Transaction determination in posting area &1 not possible for key &2 ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV331 indicates that there is an issue with transaction determination in the specified posting area. This error typically occurs in the context of the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module when the system is unable to determine the appropriate transaction type for a specific posting area and key.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The transaction type for the specified posting area may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Posting Area: The posting area specified in the transaction may not be valid or may not have a corresponding transaction type defined.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from determining the correct transaction type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction in the specified posting area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the FI-CA module and verify that the transaction types are correctly defined for the relevant posting areas.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu and navigate to:
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable -> Basic Functions -> Transaction Types -> Define Transaction Types
  
  
  
  
  Validate Posting Area:
  
  Ensure that the posting area specified in the transaction is valid and corresponds to a defined transaction type.
  Check the settings for the specific posting area in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the account or transaction to ensure that all necessary information is complete and accurate.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing entries that could affect transaction determination.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform transactions in the specified posting area.
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for any authorization failures after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the determination process is failing. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any additional insights or specific recommendations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) or F-28 (Post Incoming Payments) to test and validate transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to FKKINV331 for updates or patches that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FKKINV331 error in your SAP system.