How To Fix FKKINV006 - Doc. with external document number &1 logical system &2 already exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKINV - Invoicing in Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Doc. with external document number &1 logical system &2 already exist

What causes this issue?

A billing document already exists with <DS:DE.REFDOCNO_KK>external
document number</> &V1& from <DS:DE.LOGSYS>logical system</> &V2&.

System Response

The billing document is inconsistent and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

For each logical system select unique values for the external document
number.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV006 - Doc. with external document number &1 logical system &2 already exist ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV006 indicates that there is an attempt to create a document (usually an invoice) with an external document number that already exists in the system for a specific logical system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate External Document Number: The external document number you are trying to use for the invoice already exists in the system for the specified logical system. This can happen if the same external document number is being reused or if there was a previous transaction that was not properly cleared.
  Logical System Configuration: The logical system specified in the error message may be configured to prevent duplicate entries for external document numbers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N, FBL3N, or FBL5N to search for existing documents with the same external document number in the specified logical system.
  If you find a document with the same number, you may need to use a different external document number for your new invoice.
  
  
  
  Change External Document Number:
  
  If the external document number is indeed a duplicate, modify your transaction to use a unique external document number that has not been used before.
  
  
  
  Review Logical System Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the logical system to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions that could be causing this issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the FKKINV006 error for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N, FBL3N, FBL5N, and FKKINV for invoice processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on handling invoices and external document numbers in your specific SAP module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.