How To Fix FKKVT_INVALID024 - Item &1 does not relate to a main item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKVT_INVALID - Error category "invalid"

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Item &1 does not relate to a main item

What causes this issue?

Contract items are above the fields <DS:DE.VTPID_KK>External GUID of
Provider Contract Item</> and <DS:DE.PAPID_KK>External GUID of
Higher-Level Provider Contract Item</> in a hierarchical relationship.
The root of the hierarchy is an item where the field <ZK>External GUID
of Higher-Level Provider Contract Item</> is blank or zero.
Contract item &V1& does not relate to any <DS:TX.FICA_INFO_FKKVTHIER>
main item</>.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKVT_INVALID024 - Item &1 does not relate to a main item ?

  The SAP error message FKKVT_INVALID024 indicates that the item you are trying to process does not relate to a main item in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA). This error typically occurs when there is an attempt to perform an operation on a sub-item or a related item that is not properly linked to its main item.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Type: The item you are trying to process may not be a valid sub-item or may not be linked to a main item.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the system, such as missing relationships between items.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly to recognize the relationship between items.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Relationships: Verify that the item you are trying to process is correctly linked to a main item. You can do this by checking the item hierarchy in the relevant transaction or report.
  Review Item Types: Ensure that the item type you are working with is appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform. If it is a sub-item, confirm that it is associated with a valid main item.
  Data Correction: If there are discrepancies in the data, you may need to correct them. This could involve updating the item relationships or correcting any data entry errors.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the FI-CA module to ensure that they are set up correctly to handle item relationships.
  SAP Notes and Support: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. If necessary, contact SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FPL9 (Display Document) or FPL1 (Create Document) to investigate the items in question.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for FI-CA to understand how item relationships are managed and the implications of item types.
  Testing: If you have a test environment, try replicating the issue there to better understand the cause without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.