How To Fix FKKRATING001 - Pricing not possible due to missing provider contract reference

FKKRATING001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKRATING - Error from the rating

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Pricing not possible due to missing provider contract reference

What causes this issue?

You want to rate <DS:TX.FKKBIX_CIT>consumption items</> via SD. But this
is only possible in conjunction with provider contracts. However, the
current consumption item (type/ID: &v1& / &v2&) has no reference to a
<DS:DE.VTPOS_KK>provider contract item</>.

System Response

In this case, the pricing cannot be carried out.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FKKRATING001 - Details

• The SAP error message FKKRATING001 indicates that there is an issue with pricing in the context of contract management, specifically that a provider contract reference is missing. This error typically occurs in the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (SAP FI-CA) modules when the system is unable to determine the pricing due to the absence of a necessary contract reference.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Provider Contract: The most common cause is that the system cannot find a valid provider contract that is required for pricing determination.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the pricing procedure or in the contract management settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that prevent the system from linking to the correct contract.
  Contract Expiry: The contract may have expired or been deactivated, making it unavailable for pricing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Provider Contract: Ensure that the relevant provider contract exists and