How To Fix FKK_LOCAL_BRA005 - External Boleto number already exists

FKK_LOCAL_BRA005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_LOCAL_BRA - Localization Brazil

• Message number: 005

• Message text: External Boleto number already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_LOCAL_BRA005 - External Boleto number already exists ?

  The SAP error message FKK_LOCAL_BRA005 indicates that there is an attempt to create or process a Boleto (a type of payment slip commonly used in Brazil) with an external number that already exists in the system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules, particularly when dealing with Brazilian payment processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Boleto Number: The most common cause of this error is that the external Boleto number you are trying to use has already been assigned to another transaction or document in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the Boleto number, leading to a conflict with an existing record.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to handle Boleto numbers, leading to issues with number assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Boleto Numbers: Verify if the Boleto number you are trying to use already exists