How To Fix FKKBIX108 - External contract number &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 108

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

What causes this issue?

The external contract account reference

(VKONA)

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

System Response

The system cannot assign an SAP contract account.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX108 - External contract number &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX108 indicates that the external contract number specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of contract management or billing processes, where the system is trying to reference a contract that has not been created or has been incorrectly entered.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Contract Number: The external contract number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Contract Not Created: The contract may not have been created in the system yet.
  Data Deletion: The contract may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view the contract.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the contract management module.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Contract Number: Double-check the external contract number for any typographical errors.
  Check Contract Existence: Use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) or ME31K (Create Contract) to verify if the contract exists in the system.
  Create Contract: If the contract does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction code.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the contract.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or IT department to check for any underlying issues or configurations that may need to be addressed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME33K for displaying contracts, ME31K for creating contracts, and ME32K for changing contracts.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to contract management that may address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to contract management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to correctly enter and manage external contract numbers in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKBIX108 error and ensure that the external contract number is correctly recognized by the SAP system.