How To Fix FKKBW115 - 2504: Business partner &1 is not in current range; will be ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKBW - Messages for BW Extraction

• Message number: 115

• Message text: 2504: Business partner &1 is not in current range; will be ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBW115 - 2504: Business partner &1 is not in current range; will be ignored ?

  The SAP error message FKKBW115 2504 indicates that a business partner (BP) specified in a transaction is not within the current range of business partners that the system is configured to recognize. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as when processing invoices or payments.
  Cause:
  
  
  Business Partner Not in Range: The business partner you are trying to use is not included in the range of business partners that the system is currently set to process. This could be due to:
  
  The business partner being inactive or not created in the system.
  The business partner being outside the defined selection criteria or range for the transaction.
  The business partner being in a different company code or organizational unit that is not currently active.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that limit the range of business partners available for certain transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status: Verify that the business partner exists in the system and is active. You can do this by navigating to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and searching for the specific business partner ID.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria for the transaction you are processing include the business partner in question. This may involve checking the parameters set in the transaction or report you are running.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the business partner is valid but not included in the current range, you may need to adjust the configuration settings in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable) to include the business partner.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator to understand the specific configuration settings that may be affecting the range of business partners.
  
  
  Error Handling: If the business partner is not needed for the transaction, you can ignore the error as indicated in the message. However, if the business partner is essential, you will need to resolve the issue as outlined above.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process transactions involving the specified business partner.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FKKBW115 2504 error and implement a solution to resolve it.