How To Fix FKKDPR113 - Promises to pay exist for the business partner (alternative role)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKDPR - Message Class for Data Privacy

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Promises to pay exist for the business partner (alternative role)

What causes this issue?

Promises to pay exist in Contracts Accounts Receivable and Payable for
business partner &V1&, such as the promise to pay &V2&, in which the
business partner is used in one of the <LS>alternative payer</> roles:

System Response

You cannot archive the business partner.

How to fix this error?

First archive all dependent data for the business partner.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKDPR113 - Promises to pay exist for the business partner (alternative role) ?

  The SAP error message FKKDPR113 indicates that there are existing promises to pay for a business partner in an alternative role. This typically occurs in the context of accounts receivable and billing processes, particularly when dealing with dunning or payment arrangements.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform an action (like creating a new payment arrangement or dunning run) for a business partner that already has existing promises to pay. This is a safeguard to prevent conflicts or inconsistencies in payment arrangements.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Promises to Pay:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., FBL5N for customer line items).
  Look for any existing promises to pay associated with the business partner in question. You may need to check both the primary and alternative roles.
  
  
  
  Review Alternative Roles:
  
  If the business partner has multiple roles (e.g., customer, vendor), ensure you are checking the correct role where the promise to pay exists.
  
  
  
  Cancel or Modify Existing Promises:
  
  If you find existing promises that are no longer valid or need to be adjusted, you can either cancel or modify them as necessary. This can usually be done in the same transaction where you found the promises.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Stakeholders:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of modifying or canceling promises to pay, consult with your finance or accounts receivable team to ensure that any changes are appropriate.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Notes:
  
  Document any changes made for future reference and to maintain a clear audit trail.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL5N (Customer Line Items), FKKDPR (Dunning), and FKKOP (Promise to Pay).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify promises to pay.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult the SAP community for further assistance.