How To Fix FKKINV671 - Billing cycle &1 cannot be used in contract accounts

FKKINV671 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 671

• Message text: Billing cycle &1 cannot be used in contract accounts

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FKKINV671 - Details

• The SAP error message FKKINV671 indicates that a specific billing cycle cannot be used in contract accounts. This error typically arises in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when there is an issue with the configuration or assignment of billing cycles.
  
  Cause:
  
  Billing Cycle Configuration: The billing cycle may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings or incorrect parameters.
  Assignment Issues: The billing cycle might not be assigned to the relevant contract account or business partner.
  Incompatibility: The billing cycle may not be compatible with the specific contract account type or the settings of the contract account.
  Status of the Billing Cycle: The billing cycle could be inactive or not available for use in the current context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Billing Cycle Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for billing cycles in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path: Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable