How To Fix FKKCOLL013 - Grouping level &1 not supported for collection units

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Grouping level &1 not supported for collection units

What causes this issue?

Grouping level &V1& is not supported for collection units. The following
grouping levels are allowed:
<LS>01</>,,- FI-CA collection items
<LS>02</>,,- collections submission group
<LS>03</>,,- collection/court case

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKCOLL013 - Grouping level &1 not supported for collection units ?

  The SAP error message FKKCOLL013 indicates that the grouping level specified for collection units is not supported. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules, where collection units are used to manage and process receivables.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Grouping Level: The grouping level specified in the configuration or during the execution of a transaction does not match the allowed values defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for collection units may not be properly set up, leading to unsupported grouping levels.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to collection units, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Grouping Level:
  
  Verify the grouping level you are trying to use. Ensure that it is valid and supported in your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for collection units in the SAP system. Check the settings for grouping levels and ensure they are correctly defined.
  You can access the configuration through the following path:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Collection Management > Define Grouping Levels for Collection Units.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Data:
  
  If there are inconsistencies in the data, you may need to correct or update the relevant entries in the database tables related to collection units.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help portal for specific details regarding the grouping levels and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error. Sometimes, issues are resolved in later releases or through specific notes provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant transaction codes or configurations you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FQZ1 (for collection unit processing) and FQZ2 (for collection unit display).
  Tables: Understand the relevant tables that store configuration and data for collection units, such as FKKCOLL (Collection Units) and FKKCOLL_GRP (Grouping Levels).
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the processing of collection units.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.