How To Fix FKKINV474 - No document type determined for billing reversal document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 474

• Message text: No document type determined for billing reversal document

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a document type for the reversal document for
billing (billing process &V1&, billing type &V2&).

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?

INCLUDE FICA_NA_CUST_1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV474 - No document type determined for billing reversal document ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV474 ("No document type determined for billing reversal document") typically occurs in the context of billing and invoicing within the SAP system, particularly in the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate document type for a billing reversal document, which is necessary for processing the reversal.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type for billing reversals may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings in the Customizing (SPRO) are not completed.
  Incorrect Document Type Assignment: The document type that should be used for billing reversals may not be correctly assigned or may not exist in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like customer or contract account) may not have the necessary settings or may be incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to perform the reversal, leading to the inability to determine the document type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Customizing settings (SPRO) and navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Basic Settings > Define Document Types.
  Ensure that the document type for billing reversals is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type for billing reversals is assigned to the relevant billing types. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the customer or contract account involved in the reversal. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that the account is active.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting the reversal has the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be additional considerations or updates that apply.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test reversal to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FB08 (to reverse a document) or FBL5N (to display customer line items) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.