How To Fix FKKVT_INVALID117 - External GUID of contract item &1 has already been used in contract &2.

FKKVT_INVALID117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKVT_INVALID - Error category "invalid"

• Message number: 117

• Message text: External GUID of contract item &1 has already been used in contract &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKVT_INVALID117 - External GUID of contract item &1 has already been used in contract &2. ?

  The SAP error message FKKVT_INVALID117 indicates that there is an issue with the external GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) of a contract item. Specifically, it means that the external GUID you are trying to use for a contract item has already been utilized in another contract. This can occur in scenarios where contracts are being created or modified, and the system is enforcing uniqueness for the external GUIDs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate External GUID: The external GUID you are trying to assign to a contract item is already associated with another contract item in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be conflicts with existing GUIDs.
  Incorrect Manual Entry: Manual entry of GUIDs may lead to unintentional duplication.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Contracts: Verify the existing contracts in the system to see where the external GUID is already in use. You can do this by querying the contract database or using transaction