How To Fix FKKINV803 - External run reference entered. Entered extract IDs will be ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 803

• Message text: External run reference entered. Entered extract IDs will be ignored

What causes this issue?

For the additional selection conditions on extract level, you have
filled the parameter for the extract ID as well as for the run reference
of an extract.

System Response

The selection of the imported invoicing documents ignore the extract
ID(s) you entered and determines the correct extract ID(s) suitable for
the specified run reference.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV803 - External run reference entered. Entered extract IDs will be ignored ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV803 indicates that there is an issue with the external run reference in the context of the contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process an invoice or an external run that has been incorrectly configured or when the system is unable to recognize the extract IDs provided.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect External Run Reference: The external run reference you entered does not match the expected format or is not recognized by the system.
  Invalid Extract IDs: The extract IDs you provided may not be valid or may not correspond to the expected data in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the FI-CA module that prevent the system from processing the external run correctly.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to ignore the extract IDs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check External Run Reference: Ensure that the external run reference you are entering is correct and follows the expected format. Verify that it exists in the system.
  Validate Extract IDs: Review the extract IDs you are using to ensure they are valid and correspond to the correct data. You may need to check the source of these IDs.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the FI-CA module to ensure that everything is set up correctly for processing external runs.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue. This may involve checking related tables and entries in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the FKKINV803 error for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in FI-CA, such as FKKINV (Invoice Processing) and FKKOP (Account Management).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FKKINV803 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.