How To Fix FKKDPR037 - No retention start could be determined for partner &1

FKKDPR037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKDPR - Message Class for Data Privacy

• Message number: 037

• Message text: No retention start could be determined for partner &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKDPR037 - No retention start could be determined for partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKKDPR037 indicates that the system could not determine a retention start date for a specified partner (indicated by &1). 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 Data: The partner (customer or vendor) may not have any retention data defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for retention management may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the relevant tables that store retention information.
  Partner Master Data Issues: The partner master data may not be complete or may not have the necessary retention-related information.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Retention Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code FPAR for retention management) and check if the retention data for the partner is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that