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

FKKDPR017 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FKKDPR017 - Details

• 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:
  
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