How To Fix FKKINV645 - Items with statistics key must be business-partner-relevant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 645

• Message text: Items with statistics key must be business-partner-relevant

What causes this issue?

You assigned the <DS:DE.STAKZ_KK>statistical indicator</> &v1& to a
billing document item that is marked as <DS:DE.NOT_BPREL_KK>Not Relevant
for Business Partner Items</>. This combination is not allowed, since
only business partner items can be posted for statistical items, and the
billing document items therefore have to be relevant for business
partner items.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV645 - Items with statistics key must be business-partner-relevant ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV645 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of items that have a statistics key in the context of business partner relevance. This error typically arises in the SAP Convergent Charging or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules when processing invoices or related transactions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to process an item that has a statistics key assigned, but the item is not relevant to a business partner. In SAP, certain items that are associated with statistical data must be linked to a business partner to ensure proper tracking and reporting. If the item is not linked to a business partner, the system cannot process it correctly, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKKINV645 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the item in question. Ensure that it is set up to be relevant to a business partner. This may involve checking the item type and its settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Assign Business Partner:
  
  If the item is not currently linked to a business partner, you will need to assign a relevant business partner to the item. This can typically be done in the transaction where you are processing the invoice or through the master data settings.
  
  
  
  Review Statistics Key Settings:
  
  Ensure that the statistics key assigned to the item is appropriate and that it is configured to be used with business partner-relevant items. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of items with statistics keys and their relevance to business partners.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or FKKINV (Invoice Processing) depending on your specific scenario.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in FI-CA or Convergent Charging.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FKKINV645 error and implement a solution to resolve it.