How To Fix FKKDPR003 - Partner &1 does not have a retention start date

FKKDPR003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKDPR - Message Class for Data Privacy

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Partner &1 does not have a retention start date

What causes this issue?

Archiving business partner &V1& is not possible, since no date was
determined yet for the start of retention for this business partner.
The mass activity FPDPR1 determines the date of the start of retention
(for each rule variant), if the business partner was locked beforehand.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If the business partner is not yet locked, check if it is possible to
lock the business partner.
If the business partner is locked, run mass activity FPDPR1, so that the
system determines the start of retention for the business partner.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKDPR003 - Partner &1 does not have a retention start date ?

  The SAP error message FKKDPR003 indicates that a partner (in this case, a business partner or customer) does not have a retention start date defined in the system. This error typically arises in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when trying to process transactions related to retention management.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a retention start date for the partner to manage retention periods effectively. This date is essential for determining when the retention period begins, which is crucial for compliance and financial reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the partner has a retention start date defined in their master data. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the specific partner (customer or vendor) that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Edit the Partner Data:
  
  Once you have located the partner, enter