How To Fix FKKEXC278 - Cannot schedule renewed posting for external cash desk ID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKEXC - Message Class for External Payments

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Cannot schedule renewed posting for external cash desk ID &1

What causes this issue?

If the entry has one of the following statuses, the posting (deposit,
withdrawal, or difference) cannot be scheduled again:
'P':,,Posting already took place.

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

'C':,,The entry is reversed
'E':,,The posting was already reset.
,,No follow-on posting is necessary.
'M':,, The status <LS>Manual Postprocessing Required</>
,, was already set for the entry.
'N':,,The entry was already clarified manually.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKEXC278 - Cannot schedule renewed posting for external cash desk ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKKEXC278 indicates that there is an issue with scheduling a renewed posting for an external cash desk ID. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, which is used for managing customer accounts and payments.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Invalid External Cash Desk ID: The specified external cash desk ID may not exist or may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period for the transaction may be closed or not open for the specified date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues related to the external cash desk settings in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action related to the external cash desk.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check External Cash Desk ID:
  
  Verify that the external cash desk ID specified in the error message is valid and correctly configured in the system.
  You can check this in the configuration settings for external cash desks.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that the posting period for the transaction is open. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (for managing posting periods).
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it or adjust the posting date accordingly.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the external cash desk in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set up.
  You can access the configuration through the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant settings for FI-CA.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the action has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  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 logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display), and OB52 (Manage Posting Periods).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to FI-CA and external cash desk management for more insights into configuration and troubleshooting.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.