How To Fix FKKDPR018 - Partner &1, rule variant &2: retention start &3

FKKDPR018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKDPR - Message Class for Data Privacy

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Partner &1, rule variant &2: retention start &3

What causes this issue?

For business partnert &V1& and rule variant &V2&, the system determined
&V3& 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 FKKDPR018 - Partner &1, rule variant &2: retention start &3 ?

  The SAP error message FKKDPR018 typically relates to issues in the area of contract accounts receivable and payable, specifically concerning the retention management functionality. This error message indicates that there is a problem with the retention start date for a specific partner and rule variant.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FKKDPR018 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Retention Start Date: The retention start date specified for the partner and rule variant may not be valid or may not meet the required criteria.
  Missing Configuration: The rule variant or partner may not be properly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the partner or the retention rules that are causing the error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the retention data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKKDPR018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Retention Start Date: Verify that the