How To Fix FKKINV476 - No source document type determined for billing document for billing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 476

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

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a document type for the simulation 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 FKKINV476 - No source document type determined for billing document for billing ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV476 indicates that the system could not determine a source document type for a billing document during the billing process. This typically occurs in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when trying to create an invoice or billing document.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary configuration for the billing document type is not set up in the system. This includes missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be valid for the billing process or may not be linked correctly to the source document type.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the billing document, such as missing or incorrect references to the source document.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required document types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant settings for billing document types in FI-CA.
  Ensure that the billing document type is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate source document types.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Verify that the document type you are trying to use is valid and correctly set up in the system.
  Check the settings for the billing document type in the configuration to ensure it is linked to the correct source document types.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Review the data associated with the billing document to ensure that all necessary references and information are present and correct.
  If there are any inconsistencies, correct them in the relevant master data or transaction data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the billing document.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FPL9 (Display Billing Document) or FPL1 (Create Billing Document) to investigate the issue further.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the determination of the source document type is failing.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.