How To Fix FKKCOLL002 - Incorrect parent reference for collection unit &1: no parent ID

FKKCOLL002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKCOLL - Submission to Ext.Collection Agency/Legal Dunning Procedure

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Incorrect parent reference for collection unit &1: no parent ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKCOLL002 - Incorrect parent reference for collection unit &1: no parent ID ?

  The SAP error message FKKCOLL002 indicates that there is an issue with the parent reference for a collection unit in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that there is no parent ID associated with the collection unit identified by &1. This error typically arises in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when dealing with collections.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Parent ID: The collection unit is expected to have a parent ID that links it to a higher-level collection unit or account, but this ID is missing.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the parent-child relationships are not properly maintained.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the collection units may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in referencing parent units.
  Manual Data Entry Errors: If data was manually entered or modified, it could lead to missing or incorrect parent references.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the