How To Fix FKKMA138 - Billing cycle &1 does not exist

FKKMA138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKMA - Messages for Master Agreement

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Billing cycle &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKMA138 - Billing cycle &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FKKMA138 indicates that the billing cycle specified does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when trying to process billing documents or perform billing-related activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Billing Cycle: The billing cycle you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The billing cycle may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the billing cycle number entered in the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the billing cycle data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Billing Cycle Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Basic Functions > Billing > Define Billing Cycles.
  Verify if the billing cycle you are trying to