How To Fix FKKINV418 - Invoice &1 created for preliminary invoice &2 - reversal not possible

FKKINV418 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Invoice &1 created for preliminary invoice &2 - reversal not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV418 - Invoice &1 created for preliminary invoice &2 - reversal not possible ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV418 indicates that an invoice has been created for a preliminary invoice, and a reversal of that preliminary invoice is not possible. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, where preliminary invoices are used to manage billing processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invoice Creation: The error arises when an invoice has already been created based on a preliminary invoice, and the system does not allow the reversal of the preliminary invoice because it has been referenced by a subsequent invoice.
  Status of Preliminary Invoice: The preliminary invoice may have a status that prevents it from being reversed, such as being in a finalized state or having been posted to accounting.
  Business Logic: The business rules configured in the system may dictate that once an invoice is created from a preliminary invoice, the preliminary invoice cannot be reversed to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Invoice Dependencies: Review