How To Fix FKKBIX117 - External billing account 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: 117

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX117 - External billing account number &1 is assigned more than once ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX117 indicates that an external billing account number is assigned more than once in the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or billing processes where unique identifiers are required for each account.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the same external billing account number has been assigned to multiple records in the system. This can happen due to data entry errors, system migrations, or incorrect configuration settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not cleaned up before the migration.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the configuration of the billing module can lead to the system allowing duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the relevant database tables (e.g., table for billing accounts) to identify where the duplicate external billing account numbers are located.
  Correct Data: Once duplicates are identified, you can either:
  
  Remove the duplicate entries if they are not needed.
  Correct the entries to ensure that each external billing account number is unique.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the system is set up to prevent duplicate entries. This may involve checking the settings in the billing or financial modules.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation rules to prevent future duplicates from being created. This can include checks during data entry or batch processing.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this error for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SE16: Data Browser to view table contents.
  SE11: Data Dictionary to view table definitions.
  FB03: Display Document to check related financial documents.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to FKKBIX117.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to billing accounts.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new duplicates are created.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKBIX117 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.