How To Fix FKKBIX106 - External partner number &1 does not exist

FKKBIX106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 106

• Message text: External partner number &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The external business partner reference

(BPEXT)

<(>&<)>1 does not exist.

System Response

It is not possible to assign an SAP business partner.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FKKBIX106 - Details

• The SAP error message FKKBIX106 indicates that the external partner number specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts payable or receivable, where external partners (such as vendors or customers) are involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Partner Number: The external partner number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Partner Not Created: The external partner (vendor or customer) has not been created in the system.
  Inactive Partner: The partner number exists but is marked as inactive or has been deleted.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to the partner not being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the partner data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Partner Number: Check the external partner number for any typographical errors. Ensure that the number is entered correctly.
  Create the Partner: If the