How To Fix FKKVT_INVALID138 - Specify the external GUID of the contract item (discount &1)

FKKVT_INVALID138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKVT_INVALID - Error category "invalid"

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Specify the external GUID of the contract item (discount &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKVT_INVALID138 - Specify the external GUID of the contract item (discount &1) ?

  The SAP error message FKKVT_INVALID138 typically indicates that there is an issue with the external GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) of a contract item, specifically related to discounts in the context of contract management within SAP's Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing or Incorrect GUID: The external GUID for the contract item is either not specified or is incorrect. This can happen if the GUID was not generated or was not properly linked to the contract item.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the contract item and the associated discount, leading to the system being unable to validate the GUID.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper handling of GUIDs for contract items.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the GUID: Verify