How To Fix FKKDPR016 - Application object &1, partner &2, company code &3: retention start &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKDPR - Message Class for Data Privacy

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Application object &1, partner &2, company code &3: retention start &4

What causes this issue?

For application object &V1&, business partner &V2& and company code &V3&
, the system determined &V4& as the retention start.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKDPR016 - Application object &1, partner &2, company code &3: retention start &4 ?

  The SAP error message FKKDPR016 typically relates to issues with the retention period for a specific application object in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA). This error indicates that there is a problem with the retention start date for a specific partner and company code.
  Cause:
  The error message can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Retention Start Date: The retention start date specified for the application object is either missing or not valid.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not align with the data being processed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the partner, company code, or the application object.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the partner or company code may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKKDPR016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Retention Start Date: Verify that the retention start date is correctly set for the application object. Ensure that it is not in the past or incorrectly formatted.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to retention periods in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly for the relevant company code and partner.
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data for the partner and company code is complete and accurate. This includes checking for any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to the FKKDPR016 error for any specific guidance or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to technical resources, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is being triggered.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check relevant transaction codes such as FPAR (for managing contract accounts) or FPL9 (for processing payments) to see if they provide additional insights.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to FKKDPR016 for any patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the FKKDPR016 error in your SAP system.