How To Fix FKKINV500 - Discount doc. &1 cannot be reversed - there is depend. discount doc. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Discount doc. &1 cannot be reversed - there is depend. discount doc. &2

What causes this issue?

With the discount calculation document to be reversed, discount amounts
were generated that were already taken into account by a dependent
discount calculation.

System Response

The system does not allow the discount calculation document to be
reversed, if the result of the document influences the calculation of a
follow-on discount with a higher processing level.

How to fix this error?

To be able to reverse the billing document, you first have to reverse
the dependent discount document.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV500 - Discount doc. &1 cannot be reversed - there is depend. discount doc. &2 ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV500 indicates that a discount document cannot be reversed because there is a dependent discount document that is still active or has not been processed. This error typically occurs in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when trying to reverse a discount that is linked to another discount document.
  Cause:
  
  Dependent Discount Document: The primary cause of this error is that the discount document you are trying to reverse is linked to another discount document. This means that the reversal cannot proceed until the dependent document is addressed.
  Document Status: The dependent discount document may be in a status that prevents it from being processed or reversed.
  Data Integrity: The system enforces data integrity rules to ensure that financial transactions are consistent and accurate.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Dependent Document: Check the error message for the dependent discount document number (&2). You can use transaction codes like FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to find more details about the dependent document.
  Review Document Status: Investigate the status of the dependent discount document. If it is still active or has not been processed, you may need to take appropriate actions such as processing or reversing it first.
  Reverse the Dependent Document: If the dependent document is no longer needed, you may need to reverse it before attempting to reverse the original discount document.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific procedures related to discount documents in your organization's configuration.
  Check for Custom Logic: If your organization has custom logic or enhancements in place, ensure that these are not affecting the reversal process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FKKINV: For managing invoices and discounts.
  FBL5N: For displaying customer line items.
  FBL1N: For displaying vendor line items.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform reversals on discount documents.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP community forums for further assistance.