How To Fix FKKINV675 - Max. no. of preliminary invoices has been reached. Inv. has been released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 675

• Message text: Max. no. of preliminary invoices has been reached. Inv. has been released

What causes this issue?

You want to create a preliminary invoice to replace existing preliminary
invoice &v3&. However, the configuration of the preliminary invoice
category &v1& allows a maximum of &v2& successive preliminary invoices.
This limit has been reached.

System Response

In accordance with the processing rule for the preliminary invoice
category, the most recent provisional invoice &v3& is released.

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 FKKINV675 - Max. no. of preliminary invoices has been reached. Inv. has been released ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV675 indicates that the maximum number of preliminary invoices has been reached for a particular business transaction or customer account. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, where preliminary invoices are used to manage billing processes before final invoices are issued.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system has already generated the maximum allowed number of preliminary invoices for a specific account or transaction. This limit is set in the system configuration and is intended to prevent excessive preliminary invoices from being created, which could lead to confusion or errors in billing.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for preliminary invoices in the SAP system. The maximum number of preliminary invoices can be adjusted in the configuration settings. This is typically done by a system administrator or someone with the appropriate authorization.
  The relevant configuration can be found in the following path: 
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Basic Functions > Invoicing > Define Maximum Number of Preliminary Invoices.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Existing Preliminary Invoices:
  
  Check the existing preliminary invoices for the customer or transaction in question. If there are preliminary invoices that are no longer needed, consider deleting or clearing them to free up space for new ones.
  
  
  
  Release Existing Invoices:
  
  If there are preliminary invoices that are ready to be finalized, ensure that they are released to become final invoices. This will also help in managing the count of preliminary invoices.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific details on how to manage preliminary invoices and any related settings.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users involved in the invoicing process are trained on the limits and processes related to preliminary invoices to avoid hitting the maximum limit in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FPL9 (Display Preliminary Invoices) to view existing preliminary invoices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FKKINV675 error and manage preliminary invoices effectively within your SAP system.