How To Fix FKKEXC013 - &1 is an agent; correct your entry

FKKEXC013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKEXC - Message Class for External Payments

• Message number: 013

• Message text: &1 is an agent; correct your entry

What causes this issue?

Branch &V1& is an offline branch with reference to an
<DS:GLOS.446073555C85004CE10000000A155435>agent</>.

System Response

The system refuses the entry.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry and enter an
<DS:GLOS.446073555C85004CE10000000A155435>agent</> and an agent contract
account.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKEXC013 - &1 is an agent; correct your entry ?

  The SAP error message FKKEXC013 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module. This error indicates that the entry you are trying to make is incorrect because the specified account is recognized as an agent, which means it cannot be used in the context you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FKKEXC013 is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to perform a transaction or entry that requires a specific type of account (e.g., a customer or vendor account), but the account you have selected is classified as an agent.
  The system expects a different type of account for the operation you are trying to execute.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Type: Verify the account you are trying to use. Ensure that it is not classified as an agent if you need a different type of account (like a customer or vendor).
  
  
  Correct the Entry: