How To Fix FKK_EBS215 - No assignment exists for ext. characteristic &1 in operating concern &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 215

• Message text: No assignment exists for ext. characteristic &1 in operating concern &2

What causes this issue?

There is either no Customizing entry or more than one for the present
IDoc. Either the entry in the IDoc is incorrect or the corresponding
characteristic derivation is incorrectly defined or not defined.

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?

Check whether you have correctly maintained the Customizing activity
<LS>Define Characteristic Derivations for CO-PA Update</>.
INCLUDE FICA_NA_CUST_2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
Ensure that your characteristic is also defined as an external
characteristic. If this is the case, then the characteristic name in the
IDocs might be incorrect.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_EBS215 - No assignment exists for ext. characteristic &1 in operating concern &2 ?

  The SAP error message FKK_EBS215 indicates that there is no assignment for the external characteristic specified in the operating concern. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, particularly when dealing with external characteristics in the context of financial transactions or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external characteristic (e.g., a specific field or attribute) has not been properly assigned or configured in the operating concern.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the external characteristic is expected but not found in the operating concern.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the operating concern may not be correctly defined to handle the external characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the operating concern in SAP. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the external characteristic is correctly assigned to the operating concern. This may involve checking the settings under the "Controlling" or "Profitability Analysis" sections.
  
  
  
  Assign External Characteristics:
  
  If the external characteristic is not assigned, you will need to create the necessary assignments. This may involve defining the characteristic in the operating concern and linking it to the relevant data structures.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the data being processed to ensure that it includes the necessary external characteristics. If the data is missing these characteristics, you may need to adjust the data input or processing logic.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using. There may be specific instructions or known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 (for fiscal year variant), KEB0 (for profitability analysis), or KEDR (for actual data) to check or modify settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FKK_EBS215 and ensure that the external characteristics are properly assigned in your operating concern.