How To Fix FKKDPR041 - No retention start could be determined from documents for partner &1

FKKDPR041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKDPR - Message Class for Data Privacy

• Message number: 041

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKDPR041 - No retention start could be determined from documents for partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKKDPR041 indicates that the system could not determine a retention start date from the documents associated with a specific partner (indicated by &1). This error typically arises in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when dealing with retention management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Retention Start Date: The most common cause is that the relevant documents (invoices, credit memos, etc.) do not have a retention start date defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for retention management may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the retention start date.
  Document Status: The status of the documents may not allow for retention management processing.
  Partner Data Issues: There may be issues with the partner master data that prevent the system from determining the retention start date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Details: Review the documents associated with the partner to ensure that they have a retention start date defined. You can do this