How To Fix FKKDPR085 - No rule variant defined for business partner without business

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKDPR - Message Class for Data Privacy

• Message number: 085

• Message text: No rule variant defined for business partner without business

What causes this issue?

You have not defined a rule variant in Customizing for business partners
without business (transaction data).

System Response

The function cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Enter the rule variant in Customizing.
INCLUDE FICA_NA_CUST_2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKDPR085 - No rule variant defined for business partner without business ?

  The SAP error message FKKDPR085 indicates that there is no rule variant defined for a business partner that does not have an associated business. This typically occurs in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when the system is trying to process a business partner (BP) that lacks the necessary configuration or data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Rule Variant: The primary cause of this error is that the system is unable to find a rule variant for the specified business partner. This can happen if the business partner is not properly configured in the system or if the relevant rule variants have not been defined.
  Business Partner Configuration: The business partner may not have been assigned to a specific business area or may not have the necessary attributes set up in the system.
  Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for the relevant application area (like FI-CA) may not be correctly configured to handle the specific business partner type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check the configuration of the business partner in question. Ensure that it has the necessary attributes and is assigned to the correct business area.
  
  
  
  Define Rule Variants:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for FI-CA. You can do this via transaction code SPRO and follow the path:
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable -> Business Partner -> Define Rule Variants
  
  Ensure that there are rule variants defined for the business partner types you are working with. If not, create the necessary rule variants.
  
  
  
  Assign Rule Variants:
  
  After defining the rule variants, ensure that they are assigned to the relevant business partners. This can be done in the same customizing area.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  Ensure that all required data for the business partner is filled out. This includes checking for any missing fields that might be necessary for processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any additional context or specific instructions that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for business partner maintenance and SPRO for customizing settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to business partner configurations and rule variants.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.