How To Fix FKKINV682 - Max. no. of preliminary invoices reached. Prel. inv. &3 to be reversed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 682

• Message text: Max. no. of preliminary invoices reached. Prel. inv. &3 to be reversed

What causes this issue?

You want to create a preliminary invoice to replace existing preliminary
invoice &v3&. However, the configuration of the <DS:DE.PRLINV_CAT_KK>
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 provisional invoice &v3& is reversed.

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 FKKINV682 - Max. no. of preliminary invoices reached. Prel. inv. &3 to be reversed ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV682 indicates that the maximum number of preliminary invoices has been reached for a specific business transaction or customer account. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Convergent Invoicing (CI) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules, where preliminary invoices are used to manage billing processes before final invoices are issued.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system has reached the limit set for the number of preliminary invoices that can be created for a particular account or transaction. This limit is often defined in the system configuration and can vary based on business requirements.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Preliminary Invoices: Check the existing preliminary invoices for the account or transaction in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP and reviewing the list of preliminary invoices.
  
  
  Reverse Preliminary Invoices: If there are preliminary invoices that are no longer needed or are duplicates, you can reverse them. This will free up space for new preliminary invoices. The error message indicates that you need to reverse the specific preliminary invoice identified by &3.
  
  
  Increase the Limit: If your business process requires more preliminary invoices than the current limit allows, you may need to adjust the configuration settings in SAP. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the configuration settings for the relevant module (FI-CA or CI).
  Navigating to the settings for preliminary invoices and increasing the maximum number allowed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI-CA consultant to understand the implications of changing the limit and to ensure that it aligns with your business processes.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, ensure to test the process to confirm that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FPL9 (Display Preliminary Invoice) or FPL1 (Create Preliminary Invoice) to manage preliminary invoices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to reverse invoices or change configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP's support portal for further assistance.