How To Fix FKKDPR014 - Result of determination: Retention start not determinable for &1 partners

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKDPR - Message Class for Data Privacy

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Result of determination: Retention start not determinable for &1 partners

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKDPR014 - Result of determination: Retention start not determinable for &1 partners ?

  The SAP error message FKKDPR014 indicates that the system is unable to determine the retention start date for a specific partner in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA). This error typically arises during the processing of documents related to retention management, where the system needs to establish when the retention period begins for a particular partner (customer or vendor).
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The partner master data may be incomplete or missing essential information required for determining the retention start date.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for retention management in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in determining the retention start date.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being processed may not be configured to handle retention management properly.
  Partner Relationship: There may be issues with the relationship between the business partners, such as missing links or incorrect assignments.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Partner Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the partner master data (customer/vendor) is complete and contains all necessary information, including retention-related fields.
  Verify that the partner is correctly assigned to the relevant business area or company code.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for retention management in the SAP system. This includes reviewing the settings in the Customizing (SPRO) for FI-CA and ensuring that the retention periods and rules are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the retention start date determination logic is correctly implemented.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the document types being used in the transaction. Ensure that they are set up to support retention management and that the necessary fields are available.
  
  
  
  Analyze Partner Relationships:
  
  Check the relationships between partners to ensure that they are correctly defined. This includes verifying that the correct roles are assigned to each partner.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the retention start date can now be determined correctly for the affected partners.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to check and maintain partner data, or SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on retention management for detailed guidance on configuration and best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.