How To Fix FKKMA142 - Agreement &1 is still being used as a higher-level agreement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKMA - Messages for Master Agreement

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Agreement &1 is still being used as a higher-level agreement

What causes this issue?

Agreement &V1& is a higher-level agreement of: &V2&

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?

Make sure that the agreement is not used as a higher-level agreement in
any agreement. You can only delete the agreement once that is the case.
Remove the designation as a higher-level agreement (<LS>Higher-Level</>
field).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKMA142 - Agreement &1 is still being used as a higher-level agreement ?

  The SAP error message FKKMA142 indicates that a specific agreement (identified by &1) is still being used as a higher-level agreement in the system. This typically occurs in the context of contract management or billing agreements within the SAP Convergent Charging or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete or modify a lower-level agreement that is still linked to a higher-level agreement. In SAP, agreements can have hierarchical relationships, where a higher-level agreement can encompass multiple lower-level agreements. If the system detects that the agreement you are trying to change or delete is still referenced by another agreement, it will prevent the action to maintain data integrity.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Higher-Level Agreement: 
  
  Use transaction codes like FKKMA (for managing agreements) or FKKAG (for agreement overview) to find the higher-level agreement that is referencing the lower-level agreement.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Review the relationships between agreements. You can do this by checking the details of the higher-level agreement to see which lower-level agreements are linked to it.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete the Higher-Level Agreement:
  
  If you need to delete or modify the lower-level agreement, you must first either delete or modify the higher-level agreement that is referencing it. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Reassign or Remove Links:
  
  If applicable, reassign the lower-level agreement to a different higher-level agreement or remove its association with the current higher-level agreement.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions related to your version of SAP, as the steps may vary slightly depending on the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Items:
  
  Ensure there are no open items or transactions associated with the agreements that might prevent changes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FKKMA, FKKAG, and FBL5N (for account balance display) to navigate through agreements and their relationships.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify agreements in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKMA142 error and manage your agreements effectively.