How To Fix FKKBIX073 - Specify a business partner and contract account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKBIX - Conv.Inv.: Billing (Invoice Preprocessing)

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Specify a business partner and contract account

What causes this issue?

For a billable item, neither the contract account nor the business
partner is entered. There are also no external references for
determining them.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX073 - Specify a business partner and contract account ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX073, which states "Specify a business partner and contract account," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or processes that require a business partner and a contract account to be specified. This error is often encountered in modules related to contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA).
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to execute a transaction or process that requires both a business partner and a contract account, but one or both of these fields are not filled in or are incorrectly specified. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Data: The user has not entered a business partner or contract account in the relevant fields.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to link business partners with contract accounts.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as a business partner not being assigned to a contract account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKKBIX073 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that both the business partner and contract account fields are filled in correctly. If you are using a transaction code, make sure to enter the required information in the appropriate fields.
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Go to the business partner master data (transaction code BP) and check if the business partner exists and is correctly configured.
  Check the contract account (transaction code FKKVKP) to ensure it is correctly linked to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that business partners and contract accounts are properly linked.
  Ensure that the necessary settings for the integration of business partners with contract accounts are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are trying to execute for any additional requirements or steps.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), FKKVKP (Contract Account), and others that may be related to your specific process.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access and modify business partner and contract account data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FKKBIX073 error in SAP.