How To Fix FKK_CLEANSING016 - Business partner &1 account &2 contract &3 do not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_CLEANSING - FI-CA: Merging of Business Partners

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Business partner &1 account &2 contract &3 do not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_CLEANSING016 - Business partner &1 account &2 contract &3 do not exist ?

  The SAP error message FKK_CLEANSING016 indicates that the system is unable to find a specific business partner, account, or contract in the system. This error typically arises in the context of contract accounts in the SAP Convergent Charging or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Business Partner: The business partner specified in the error message does not exist in the system.
  Missing Account: The account associated with the business partner is not created or has been deleted.
  Contract Not Found: The contract linked to the account is either not created or has been removed.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect entries or missing master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for business partners, accounts, or contracts may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Existence:
  
  Check if the business partner (BP) exists in the system using transaction code BP.
  Ensure that the account associated with the business partner is created and active.
  Confirm that the contract linked to the account is valid and exists.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the data. You can use transaction codes like SARA for archiving or SICF for service checks.
  Use transaction SE16N to check the relevant tables (e.g., BUT000 for business partners, FKKVKP for contract accounts) to ensure that the entries are present.
  
  
  
  Recreate Missing Entries:
  
  If any of the required entries (business partner, account, contract) are missing, recreate them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to business partners and contract accounts to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  FKKMA: Contract Account Management
  SE16N: Data Browser for table checks
  
  
  Tables:
  
  BUT000: Business Partner Master Data
  FKKVKP: Contract Account Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.