How To Fix FKKINV674 - A preliminary invoice should be created

FKKINV674 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 674

• Message text: A preliminary invoice should be created

What causes this issue?

According to the check <DS:DE.INV_CFCVAL_INVDOC_KK>check</>&v1& for the
invoicing document a <DS:DE.INV_PRELIMINARY_KK>preliminary invoice</> of
the type &v2& should be generated.

System Response

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV674 - A preliminary invoice should be created ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV674, which states "A preliminary invoice should be created," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules. This error indicates that the system expects a preliminary invoice to be generated before proceeding with the current operation, such as posting a final invoice or executing a billing process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Preliminary Invoice: The most common cause of this error is that a preliminary invoice has not been created for the transaction or account in question. In many billing processes, a preliminary invoice is a necessary step that must be completed before a final invoice can be issued.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the billing or invoicing process that require a preliminary invoice to be generated.
  Process Flow: The business process flow may dictate that certain steps must be followed, and skipping the preliminary invoice step