How To Fix FKKESCH004 - No receiver code determined for business partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKESCH - Messages for Check Escheatment

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No receiver code determined for business partner &1

What causes this issue?

Check escheatment is active for company code &V2& (in Customizing for
Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable under <LS>Organizational Units
-> Set Up Company Codes for Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable
</>). In order for check escheatment to be executed, the system has to
be able to determine a receiver code for the check recipient (business
partner). In the standard system, the receiver code is the same as the
region from the standard address of the business partner (check
recipient). However, you can also set up the system so that the receiver
code is determined according to your requirements using event 0430 (at
the time of check creation) or using event 0431 (at the start of the
escheatment process).
In the current situation, the system could not determine a receiver code
for business partner &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you do not want check escheatment for company code &V2&, deactivate
check escheatment in Customizing.
Enter the region in the standard address of the business partner, or
determine the receiver code using events.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKESCH004 - No receiver code determined for business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKKESCH004 indicates that the system could not determine a receiver code for the specified business partner. This error typically occurs in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when processing transactions related to business partners.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The receiver code for the business partner may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the business partner is not properly set up in the system or if the necessary settings for the receiver code are missing.
  
  
  Incorrect Business Partner Role: The business partner may not have the correct role assigned that is necessary for the transaction being processed.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data of the business partner, such as missing address information or incorrect account assignments.
  
  
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being processed may not be compatible with the business partner's configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check the configuration of the business partner in question.
  Ensure that the necessary roles are assigned to the business partner and that the receiver code is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Receiver Code Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the receiver codes in the relevant customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Basic Functions > Business Partner > Define Receiver Codes.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all required fields in the business partner master data are filled out correctly.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect the determination of the receiver code.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Verify that the transaction type being used is appropriate for the business partner and that it is configured correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any additional guidance or specific configurations that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: BP (Business Partner), SPRO (Customizing)
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FKKESCH004 error in your SAP system.