How To Fix FKKBIX118 - Partner number &1 is assigned to a contract account more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Partner number &1 is assigned to a contract account more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX118 - Partner number &1 is assigned to a contract account more than once ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX118 indicates that a partner number (usually a customer or vendor) is assigned to a contract account more than once. This typically occurs in the context of contract accounts in SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the area of Accounts Receivable (AR) or Accounts Payable (AP).
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Partner Assignment: The partner number (e.g., customer or vendor) has been assigned multiple times to the same contract account. This can happen due to data entry errors or incorrect configuration.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes made to partner assignments, duplicates may have been inadvertently created.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the partner determination procedure or in the contract account configuration can lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Assignments:
  
  Go to the contract account in question and review the partner assignments. Ensure that each partner number is assigned only once.
  You can use transaction codes like FD32 (for customer master) or FK02 (for vendor master) to check the partner assignments.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Assignments:
  
  If you find duplicate partner assignments, remove the unnecessary ones. This can usually be done in the partner assignment screen of the contract account.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the contract accounts to identify any other potential issues. This can be done using transaction SAP_CONSISTENCY_CHECK.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for partner determination in the relevant customizing settings (transaction SPRO). Ensure that the settings are correct and do not allow for duplicate assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to partner assignments and contract accounts for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FD32, FK02, FBL1N, FBL5N, and SPRO for managing customer and vendor accounts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to partner assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKBIX118 error and ensure that partner assignments are correctly maintained in your SAP system.