How To Fix FKKDPR035 - Retention start for partner &1, rule var. &2 is before threshold date

FKKDPR035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKDPR - Message Class for Data Privacy

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Retention start for partner &1, rule var. &2 is before threshold date

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

What causes this issue?

The system was able to determine a retention start from the database for
the combination of business partner and rule variant &V1&/&V2& and
application object &V3&. The retention start that was determined is
before the threshold date. Based on your settings in Customizing for
Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable under <LS>Technical Settings ->
Data Protection -> <DS:SIMG._FICADS_V_TFKDPR_SOR>Enter Parameters for
Determining the Start of Retention</></>, the system found that it can
determine an earlier retention start using the archived data of the
business partner. Accessing the archive is therefore necessary.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKDPR035 - Retention start for partner &1, rule var. &2 is before threshold date ?

  The SAP error message FKKDPR035 indicates that there is an issue with the retention start date for a partner in the context of a specific rule variable. The message states that the retention start date is before the threshold date, which means that the system has identified a conflict with the retention management settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Retention Start Date: The retention start date for the partner (customer/vendor) is set to a date that is earlier than the defined threshold date. This threshold date is typically set in the system to ensure that retention periods are managed correctly and comply with legal or business requirements.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect configurations in the retention management settings or rules that govern how retention periods are calculated.
  Data Entry Errors: The retention start date may have been entered incorrectly during data entry or migration processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Retention Start Date: Review the retention start date for the partner in