How To Fix FKK_EBS318 - At least one of the contract accounts does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 318

• Message text: At least one of the contract accounts does not exist

What causes this issue?

At least one of the contract accounts specified by the external billing
system does not exist.

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 the list of contract accounts for which invoice information has
been requested.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_EBS318 - At least one of the contract accounts does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FKK_EBS318 indicates that at least one of the contract accounts referenced in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs during the processing of electronic bank statements (EBS) or when trying to post transactions related to contract accounts in the SAP Convergent Charging or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Contract Account Number: The contract account number provided in the transaction may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Deleted or Inactive Contract Account: The contract account may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing contract account records.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the recognition of the contract account.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Contract Account: Check the contract account number in the transaction to ensure it is correct. You can do this by navigating to the contract account in the SAP system and confirming its existence.
  Check Account Status: Ensure that the contract account is active and has not been deleted. You can check the status of the account in the relevant SAP transaction (e.g., FKKMAF or FKKMA).
  Review Data Migration: If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all contract accounts were correctly imported into the system.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly to recognize contract accounts.
  Error Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context for the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FKKMA: Display Contract Account
  FKKMAF: Display Contract Account with Additional Information
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FKK_EBS318 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the FI-CA module to understand how contract accounts are managed and any specific requirements for their configuration.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.