How To Fix SE796 - Invoicing plan not allowed, as items exist with FAA indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 796

• Message text: Invoicing plan not allowed, as items exist with FAA indicator

What causes this issue?

You want to create an invoicing plan for a service item with multiple
account assignments for which you do not expect a goods receipt. You
have also set the <DS:DE.AA_FINAL_IND>final account assignment indicator
</> for at least one account assignment item.
You can set the final account assignment indicator for account
assignment items where you are expecting either a valuated goods receipt
or no goods receipt. If you have deselected the <ZK>Goods Receipt</>
checkbox on the <ZK>Delivery</> tab, you can no longer create an
invoicing plan for purchase order items that have account assignment
items with a final account assignment indicator.

System Response

This is an error message. The system does not allow you to create an
invoicing plan.

How to fix this error?

You can only settle the purchase order item with an invoicing plan if
you first deselect the final account assignment indicator for all
account assignment items of the purchase order item. The system then
posts further quantities for the next invoice receipt to the items that
previously had the final account assignment indicator - according to the
distribution that you defined.
Note: If you have created an invoicing plan for a purchase order item,
you can no longer set the final account assignment indicator for any of
its account assignment items.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE796 - Invoicing plan not allowed, as items exist with FAA indicator ?

  The SAP error message SE796, which states "Invoicing plan not allowed, as items exist with FAA indicator," typically occurs in the context of invoicing plans in SAP when there are items associated with a Fixed Asset (FA) indicator. This error indicates that the system is preventing the creation or processing of an invoicing plan because it detects that there are items linked to fixed assets, which are not compatible with the invoicing plan functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Fixed Asset Indicator: The items in the transaction are marked with a Fixed Asset (FAA) indicator, which means they are treated as fixed assets in the system.
  Invoicing Plan Restrictions: Invoicing plans are generally not allowed for items that are classified as fixed assets because of the nature of how fixed assets are managed in SAP.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not allowing the combination of invoicing plans and fixed asset items.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Item Categories: Check the item categories in the transaction. If the items are not supposed to be fixed assets, you may need to change their classification.
  Remove FAA Indicator: If the items should not be treated as fixed assets, you can remove the FAA indicator from those items. This may involve adjusting the material master or the relevant transaction data.
  Use Alternative Billing Methods: If the items are indeed fixed assets, consider using alternative billing methods that are compatible with fixed asset transactions instead of an invoicing plan.
  Consult Configuration: If you believe the configuration is incorrect, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to invoicing plans and fixed assets.
  Check Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling invoicing plans and fixed assets.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to fixed asset management (e.g., AS01, AS02) and invoicing plans (e.g., F-28, VF01).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the items or to process invoicing plans.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.