How To Fix FKKBIX078 - Cannot determine business partner and contract account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Cannot determine business partner and contract account

What causes this issue?

The following data was transferred:
External business partner number,,'&V3&'
Business partner number,,'&V4&'
External contract account number,,'&V1&'
Contract account number,,'&V2&'
The system could not find a valid combination of business partner and
contract account.

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 FKKBIX078 - Cannot determine business partner and contract account ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX078, which states "Cannot determine business partner and contract account," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with contract accounts and business partner data in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, payment processing, or when trying to access contract account information.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The business partner or contract account may not be correctly set up in the system. This could be due to missing entries or incorrect configurations.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different modules or systems, leading to inconsistencies in business partner or contract account information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the business partner or contract account data.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the financial accounting settings or in the business partner settings can lead to this error.
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner may be inactive or not assigned to the relevant contract account.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Business Partner and Contract Account:
  
  Verify that the business partner is correctly set up in the system. Check for any missing or incorrect entries.
  Ensure that the contract account is correctly assigned to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies between business partner and contract account data.
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to check the status and details of the business partner.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the business partner and contract account data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to financial accounting and business partner management. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner is inactive, consider reactivating it or ensuring it is properly assigned to the relevant contract account.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that can resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners, FBL1N for vendor line items, and FBL3N for G/L account line items.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on business partner and contract account management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FKKBIX078 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.