How To Fix FKK_EBS132 - Name for the external system must be unique

FKK_EBS132 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_EBS - Interface between FI-CA and External Billing System

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Name for the external system must be unique

What causes this issue?

The field <LS>Ext. System</> is used for unique identification of an
external billing system in Customizing.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a unique name for each system in the field <LS>Ext. System</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FKK_EBS132 - Details

• The SAP error message FKK_EBS132 indicates that there is a conflict with the naming of an external system in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the name you are trying to assign to an external system is not unique, which is a requirement for the system to function correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause of this error is that the name you are trying to use for the external system already exists in the system. SAP requires that each external system has a unique identifier to avoid confusion and ensure proper data processing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the external systems are defined, leading to conflicts.
  Data Migration: If you are migrating data from another system or have recently imported configurations, there may be duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Names: Go to the configuration settings where external systems are defined (usually in the Financial Accounting or Contract