How To Fix FKKINV517 - Billing document was successfully archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Billing document was successfully archived

trados = fi

What causes this issue?

The following entries were archived for the billing document:
Header of the billing document (<LS>DFKKINVBILL_H</>)
&V1& Items of the billing document (<LS>DFKKINVBILL_I</>)
&V2& Additional tax information of the billing document (
<LS>DFKKINVBILL_T</>)
&V3& Additional data (<LS>DFKKINVBILL_A</>)
&V4& Other items of the billing document:
Payment data items (<LS>DFKKINVBILL_PY</>)

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV517 - Billing document was successfully archived ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV517 indicates that a billing document has been successfully archived. This message typically arises in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules, where billing documents are processed and archived for various reasons, such as data management, compliance, or performance optimization.
  Cause:
  The error message is not necessarily an error in the traditional sense but rather an informational message indicating that the billing document you are trying to access or process has already been archived. This means that the document is no longer available in the active database but is stored in an archive for historical reference.
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archive Status: Verify if the billing document you are trying to access is indeed archived. You can do this by using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check the archive status of the document.
  
  
  Access Archived Data: If you need to access the archived billing document, you can use the archive information system (transaction code SARI) to retrieve the archived data. This allows you to view or report on archived documents without needing to restore them to the active database.
  
  
  Review Business Processes: If you frequently encounter this message and it disrupts your workflow, consider reviewing your business processes to ensure that you are not trying to access documents that are meant to be archived. This may involve adjusting your reporting or data retrieval methods.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on archiving processes and how to manage archived documents effectively.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe this message is appearing inappropriately or if you have specific concerns about the archiving process, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Archiving is a process in SAP that helps manage data growth by moving older data to an archive, which can be accessed when needed but does not impact system performance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAC: Archive Object Management
  
  
  Data Retention Policies: Understand your organization's data retention policies to ensure compliance and proper management of archived documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the implications of the FKKINV517 message and manage your billing documents effectively.