How To Fix FKKINV667 - Partner settlement rule &1 does not allow documents without rules

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 667

• Message text: Partner settlement rule &1 does not allow documents without rules

What causes this issue?

You want to create a partner settlement. For partner settlement rule
&V1&, the setting has been made that the invoice is not to be posted or
not to be printed.
In addition, the current invoicing unit also contains source documents
without a partner settlement rule. This is not allowed.

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?

Ensure that an invoicing unit contains only source documents with
partner settlement rule &V1&. Or use a partner settlement rule that does
not prevent the invoice from being posted or printed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV667 - Partner settlement rule &1 does not allow documents without rules ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV667 indicates that there is an issue with the partner settlement rule for a specific business partner in the context of invoicing or billing. This error typically arises when you attempt to process a document (like an invoice) for a partner that does not have a valid settlement rule defined, which is necessary for the system to know how to handle the financial transactions related to that partner.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Settlement Rule: The partner (customer or vendor) does not have a settlement rule defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the partner settlement rules may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to process documents without a defined rule.
  Document Type Restrictions: The type of document you are trying to process may require specific settlement rules that are not present for the partner in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Settlement Rules:
  
  Go to the transaction code FP01 (or the relevant transaction for managing partner settlement rules).
  Check if the partner in question has a settlement rule defined. If not, create a new settlement rule for that partner.
  Ensure that the settlement rule is correctly configured to allow the processing of the relevant documents.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the partner master data (using transaction codes like BP or FK03 for customers/vendors).
  Verify that the partner has the necessary settings and that the settlement rules are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to process is compatible with the settlement rules defined for the partner.
  If necessary, adjust the document type settings to align with the partner's settlement rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to set up partner settlement rules and the implications of missing rules.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved and that documents can be processed without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FP01 (for managing settlement rules), BP (for business partner management), and FBL1N/FBL5N (for vendor/customer line items).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify settlement rules in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FKKINV667 and successfully process the required documents.