How To Fix FKKINV681 - Key for determining invoice form &1 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 681

• Message text: Key for determining invoice form &1 is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV681 - Key for determining invoice form &1 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV681 indicates that the system cannot determine the invoice form for a specific key. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules, where invoice forms are used for generating invoices.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Configuration: The invoice form key that the system is trying to use is not configured in the system.
  Incorrect Key: The key being referenced may be incorrect or not exist in the database.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the invoice form configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for invoice forms in the SAP system. This can typically be found under the path: 
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Basic Functions > Invoicing > Define Invoice Forms.
  
  
  Ensure that the invoice form key mentioned in the error message is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify the Key:
  
  Check the specific key mentioned in the error message (&1). Ensure that it is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported successfully.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the invoice form configuration. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the invoice to see how the form key is being determined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to invoice forms and the specific error message for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SFP (Form Builder) or SE80 (Object Navigator) for further investigation.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FKKINV681 error message in your SAP system.