How To Fix FKKEXC401 - No external ID exists for branch &1

FKKEXC401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKEXC - Message Class for External Payments

• Message number: 401

• Message text: No external ID exists for branch &1

What causes this issue?

The ID (external view) for branch &V1& is not entered in the system.

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?

Correct your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FKKEXC401 - Details

• The SAP error message FKKEXC401 ("No external ID exists for branch &1") typically occurs in the context of the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find an external identification number for a specific branch in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing External ID: The external ID for the specified branch has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the branch may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of the required external ID.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the branch or the external ID, possibly due to data migration or manual entry errors.
  Branch Not Defined: The branch specified in the error message may not be defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check External ID Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings