How To Fix FKKEXC079 - Maximum length for external office ID/cash desk ID is 35 characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKEXC - Message Class for External Payments

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Maximum length for external office ID/cash desk ID is 35 characters

What causes this issue?

The cashpoint ID is a field that is 72 characters long. It represents an
external branch with its cash desk IDs. The parts of the cashpoint ID
representing the branch and the cash desk ID must be separated by
brackets (][) as shown in this example:
EXT_FILIALE1][KASSE_1

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKEXC079 - Maximum length for external office ID/cash desk ID is 35 characters ?

  The SAP error message FKKEXC079 indicates that the external office ID or cash desk ID you are trying to enter exceeds the maximum allowed length of 35 characters. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when configuring settings related to external offices or cash desks in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  The input for the external office ID or cash desk ID exceeds the defined limit of 35 characters.
  This could happen due to incorrect data entry, data migration issues, or system configuration settings that allow for longer IDs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Length: Review the external office ID or cash desk ID you are trying to enter. Ensure that it does not exceed 35 characters.
  Modify Input: If the ID is too long, shorten it to fit within the 35-character limit. You may need to abbreviate or use a different naming convention.
  Review Configuration: If you are consistently encountering this issue, check the configuration settings in your SAP system to ensure that the length restrictions are correctly set. This may involve consulting with your SAP administrator or technical team.
  Data Migration: If this error arises during data migration, ensure that the source data complies with the character limit before importing it into SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidelines on naming conventions and ID lengths for external offices and cash desks.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to financial accounting and cash management, as they may help you navigate to the relevant settings.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering data are trained on the character limits and naming conventions to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.