How To Fix VKKICDR157 - Specify either an internal or external alternative broker

VKKICDR157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VKKICDR - Message for ICDR service

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Specify either an internal or external alternative broker

What causes this issue?

For the alternative broker, you have filled an internal business partner
ID &V1& and an external business partner ID &V2&.
However, you can only specify either an internal busines partner ID or
an external business partner ID.

System Response

How to fix this error?

When creating an <ZK>InsuranceCollectionDisbursementRequest</> in the
structure <ZK>Item ->ThirdPartyCollection ->
CollectionRepresentativeParty</>, fill either the <ZK>
BusinessPartnerInternalID</> or the <ZK>BusinessPartnerID</> field.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VKKICDR157 - Details

• The SAP error message VKKICDR157, which states "Specify either an internal or external alternative broker," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Convergent Invoicing (SAP CI) modules. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify a broker for processing a charge or invoice, but neither an internal nor an external alternative broker has been defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Broker Information: The error is triggered when the system expects a broker to be specified for a transaction, but none has been provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the necessary settings for internal or external brokers have not been properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have missed entering the required broker information in the relevant transaction or document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Data: Review the transaction or document where the error occurred. Ensure that either an internal or external broker is