How To Fix FKKINV508 - Deletion for document type &1 invalid; incorrect Customizing setting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Deletion for document type &1 invalid; incorrect Customizing setting

What causes this issue?

The transaction for deleting the additional data cannot be run for this
document type. This is not allowed by the Customizing settings for the
additional table for billing documents.
You made system settings so that the additional data is archived or is
deleted during the archiving run.

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?

If you want to delete the additional data before archiving, you have to
change your Customizing settings.
INCLUDE FICA_NA_CUST_2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV508 - Deletion for document type &1 invalid; incorrect Customizing setting ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV508 indicates that there is an issue with the deletion of a document of a specific type due to incorrect Customizing settings. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, particularly when dealing with invoice documents.
  Cause:
  The error message "Deletion for document type &1 invalid; incorrect Customizing setting" suggests that the system is trying to delete a document of a certain type (denoted by &1) but the Customizing settings do not allow for the deletion of that document type. This can occur due to:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type may not be configured to allow deletions in the Customizing settings.
  Status of the Document: The document may be in a status that does not permit deletion (e.g., it may be posted or have related transactions).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the document type.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other documents that prevent deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKKINV508 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the Customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant settings for the document type in question.
  Ensure that the document type is configured to allow deletions. This can typically be found under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Basic Functions > Document Types.
  
  
  Verify the settings for the specific document type and ensure that deletion is permitted.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the document you are trying to delete. If it is posted or has related transactions, you may need to reverse or clear those transactions first.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to delete the document has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Investigate if there are any dependencies or linked documents that might be preventing the deletion. You may need to clear or unlink these before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific document type and deletion processes in FI-CA for any additional insights or specific configurations that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing in a Development Environment:
  
  If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without impacting production data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) or FKKINV (Invoice Management) to analyze the documents in question.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, 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 FKKINV508 error and implement a solution to resolve it.