How To Fix VKKICDA018 - Specify either an internal or external collective invoice partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VKKICDA - Messages for the ICDA Service

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Specify either an internal or external collective invoice partner

What causes this issue?

You specified internal identification &V1& and external identification
&V2& for the collective invoice partner during the creation of or change
to an <LS>InsuranceCollectionDisbursementAgreement</>.
INCLUDE VKKICDA_GENTEXT_IDENTIFICAT OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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?

Specify either an internal or an external identification for the
collective invoice partner.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VKKICDA018 - Specify either an internal or external collective invoice partner ?

  The SAP error message VKKICDA018, which states "Specify either an internal or external collective invoice partner," typically occurs in the context of collective invoicing in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify a partner for the collective invoice, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Partner Information: The collective invoice partner (either internal or external) has not been specified in the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the partner determination procedure in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have overlooked entering the required partner information during the transaction process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VKKICDA018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Information:
  
  Ensure that you have specified either an internal or external collective invoice partner in the relevant fields of the transaction.
  If you are using a specific transaction code (like VF01 for creating invoices), make sure to fill in the partner fields correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, check the configuration settings for partner determination in the SAP system. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under Sales and Distribution (SD) settings.
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly set up to allow for the selection of collective invoice partners.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for guidance on how to properly set up and use collective invoicing features.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If the issue is due to user error, consider providing additional training or resources to users on how to enter collective invoice partners correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF01 (Create Invoice), VF02 (Change Invoice), and VF03 (Display Invoice) where this error might occur.
  Partner Functions: Understand the different partner functions in SAP, such as Sold-to Party, Ship-to Party, and Bill-to Party, as they may relate to the collective invoice partner.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VKKICDA018 error and successfully process your collective invoices in SAP.