How To Fix FKKCOLL003 - Parent &1 of collection unit &2 is not on higher group level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Parent &1 of collection unit &2 is not on higher group level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKCOLL003 - Parent &1 of collection unit &2 is not on higher group level ?

  The SAP error message FKKCOLL003 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchy of collection units in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA). Specifically, the error message states that the parent of a collection unit is not on a higher group level, which means that the system is unable to properly identify the relationship between the collection units due to a misconfiguration in the hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Configuration: The collection unit that is being referenced does not have a valid parent-child relationship as defined in the system. This could be due to incorrect settings in the configuration of the collection units.
  Missing Parent Collection Unit: The parent collection unit may not exist or may not be properly defined in the system.
  Group Level Issues: The collection unit may be assigned to a group level that does not correspond correctly with its parent unit.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Collection Unit Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for collection units in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Verify that the hierarchy of collection units is correctly defined. Ensure that the parent collection unit is set up properly and is at a higher group level than the child collection unit.
  
  
  
  Review Parent-Child Relationships:
  
  Use transaction FKKCOLL to review the collection units and their relationships.
  Ensure that the parent collection unit exists and is correctly assigned to the appropriate group level.
  
  
  
  Adjust Group Levels:
  
  If necessary, adjust the group levels of the collection units to ensure that the parent is indeed at a higher level than the child.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the collection units to identify any discrepancies in the hierarchy. This can often be done through standard SAP reports or tools.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring collection units and resolving hierarchy issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and relationships, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), FKKCOLL (for collection unit management), and SE11 (for data dictionary) to help troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FKKCOLL003 error message in SAP.