How To Fix FKKVT_BIP004 - Several data records found for billing plan item &1 / &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKVT_BIP - Error Category "BillingPlan"

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Several data records found for billing plan item &1 / &2.

What causes this issue?

Multiple items of a billing plan with the same item reference (field
<DS:DE.BIPITEMREF_KK>BIPITEMREF</>) were found.
The billing plan item reference is used to identify the billing plan
item and must therefore be unique in combination with the external GUID
of the contract item (field <DS:DE.VTPID_KK>VTPID</>).

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?

Adjust your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKVT_BIP004 - Several data records found for billing plan item &1 / &2. ?

  The SAP error message FKKVT_BIP004 indicates that there are multiple data records found for a billing plan item, which can occur in the context of contract accounts and billing plans in SAP's Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules. This error typically arises when the system encounters ambiguity in identifying a unique billing plan item due to duplicate entries.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple billing plan items with the same key (e.g., the same contract account and billing plan item number).
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as incorrect or incomplete data entries.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the billing plan settings or related master data can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database tables (e.g., FKKOP for billing documents) for duplicate entries related to the billing plan item.
  Identify and resolve any duplicates by either deleting or correcting the entries.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any inconsistencies in the billing plan data.
  Use transaction code SARA to access archiving and data consistency tools if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for billing plans in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the billing plan item types and their associated settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking for duplicates and reviewing configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FKKOP (for billing documents), FPL9 (for billing plan overview), and SARA (for archiving).
  Tables: Key tables to investigate include:
  
  FKKOP (Billing Document)
  FKKVB (Billing Plan)
  FKKVP (Billing Plan Items)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FKKVT_BIP004 for any known issues or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.