How To Fix FKKINV492 - Reversal not possible - billed items for doc. &1 were already archived

FKKINV492 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 492

• Message text: Reversal not possible - billed items for doc. &1 were already archived

What causes this issue?

Your system settings do not allow the reversal of billing documents that
were created with billing process &V2&, if the billed items for the
documents were already archived.

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?

For you to be able to reverse the billing document, you must explicitly
allow the reversal of billing documents for this billing process and
this constellation in your system settings for the reversal of billing
documents.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV492 - Reversal not possible - billed items for doc. &1 were already archived ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV492 indicates that a reversal operation is not possible because the billed items for the specified document have already been archived. This typically occurs in the context of billing and invoicing within the SAP Convergent Charging or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Archiving: The billed items associated with the document have been archived, meaning they are no longer available in the active database for processing. Archiving is a process used to manage data volume by moving older data to a separate storage location.
  Document Status: The document may have a status that prevents reversal, especially if it has been finalized or processed in a way that does not allow for changes.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict reversals for archived documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify if the document has indeed been archived. You can do this by checking the archiving logs