How To Fix FKK_MDG_CHECK009 - Address for alternative correspondence recipient &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_MDG_CHECK - Contract Account Check Messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Address for alternative correspondence recipient &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_MDG_CHECK009 - Address for alternative correspondence recipient &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message FKK_MDG_CHECK009 indicates that there is an issue with the address for an alternative correspondence recipient in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find a valid address for the specified alternative correspondence recipient.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Address Data: The alternative correspondence recipient has not been assigned an address in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the alternative correspondence recipient may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the correspondence recipient.
  Inactive or Deleted Records: The address record for the alternative correspondence recipient may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Address Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the master data of the alternative correspondence recipient and verify if an address is assigned.
  If not, create or assign a valid address.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for alternative correspondence recipients is correctly set up in the system.
  Check the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO) under the FI-CA module.
  
  
  
  Data Maintenance:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or FPP1 (Create Alternative Correspondence Recipient) to maintain the necessary data.
  Ensure that the alternative correspondence recipient is correctly linked to the business partner or customer account.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Records:
  
  Verify if the address record has been marked as inactive or deleted. If so, you may need to reactivate it or create a new address.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  FPP1: Create Alternative Correspondence Recipient
  FPP2: Change Alternative Correspondence Recipient
  FPP3: Display Alternative Correspondence Recipient
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing business partners and correspondence settings.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error, you should be able to resolve the issue and ensure that the alternative correspondence recipient is properly configured in the system.