How To Fix FKKBIX107 - External partner number &1 is assigned more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 107

• Message text: External partner number &1 is assigned more than once

What causes this issue?

The external business partner reference

(BPEXT)

<(>&<)>1 has been assigned several times.

System Response

The system cannot uniquely 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX107 - External partner number &1 is assigned more than once ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX107 indicates that an external partner number (such as a vendor or customer number) is assigned more than once in the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or accounts receivable/payable when there are duplicate entries for the same external partner.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the same external partner number has been entered multiple times in the system, either in the vendor or customer master data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it’s possible that duplicates were created during the migration process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings that allow for duplicate entries, or the system may not be enforcing uniqueness properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the relevant tables (e.g., LFA1 for vendors, KNA1 for customers) to find duplicate entries for the external partner number in question.
  Delete or Merge Duplicates: Once identified, you can either delete the duplicate entries or merge them if necessary. Ensure that you have the proper authorizations and that you follow your organization’s data governance policies.
  Check Data Migration: If the issue arose from a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that it includes checks for duplicates.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that it is set up to prevent duplicate entries for external partner numbers.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support for specific steps related to your version of SAP, as the process may vary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SE16/SE11: For data browsing.
  FK01/FK02: For vendor master data maintenance.
  FD01/FD02: For customer master data maintenance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the necessary authorizations to view and modify master data.
  Data Quality Tools: Consider implementing data quality tools or processes to regularly check for duplicates in your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKBIX107 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.