How To Fix FKK_CLEANSING017 - Business partner &1 account &2 do not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_CLEANSING017 - Business partner &1 account &2 do not exist ?

  The SAP error message FKK_CLEANSING017 indicates that a specific business partner account does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts receivable or accounts payable 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 transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Account Number: The account number provided may be incorrect or may not be linked to the specified business partner.
  Data Cleansing Issues: There may be issues related to data cleansing or data migration where the business partner or account was not properly created or migrated.
  Inactive or Deleted Records: The business partner or account may have been marked as inactive or deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner and Account:
  
  Check if the business partner exists in the system by using transaction code BP (Business Partner) to search for the business partner ID.
  Ensure that the account number is correct and corresponds to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Create or Reactivate Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner does not exist, create a new business partner using transaction code BP.
  If the business partner exists but is inactive, reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Check Data Migration:
  
  If this error occurred after a data migration, verify that all necessary data was migrated correctly and that the business partner and account relationships are intact.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT or SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your IT department or SAP support team for further assistance. They may need to check the backend data or logs for more details.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for business partners and accounts are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) for checking account details.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the FI-CA module to understand the business partner and account relationship better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.