How To Fix FKKDPR017 - Application object &1, partner &2: no retention start determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKDPR - Message Class for Data Privacy

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Application object &1, partner &2: no retention start determined

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine a retention start for application object
&V1& and business partner &V2&.

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 FKKDPR017 - Application object &1, partner &2: no retention start determined ?

  The SAP error message FKKDPR017 indicates that the system could not determine a retention start date for a specific application object and partner. This error typically occurs in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when dealing with retention management.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Retention Start Date: The retention start date may not be defined for the specific contract or account.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for retention management may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the relevant master data or transaction data.
  Partner Data Issues: The partner (customer/vendor) data may not have the necessary retention information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Retention Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant contract or account in the system and verify if the retention start date is defined.
  Ensure that the retention management settings are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for retention management in the SAP system. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Retention Management.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are in place, including the definition of retention periods and rules.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the partner (customer/vendor) to ensure that all required fields related to retention management are filled out correctly.
  Check if the partner has the necessary retention information in their master record.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and rectify any inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to retention management for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FKKOP (Display Contract Account) or FKKMA (Display Retention Management) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, review any user exits or BAdIs that might affect retention management processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.