How To Fix FKKESCH013 - Specify a business partner for the contract account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKESCH - Messages for Check Escheatment

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Specify a business partner for the contract account

What causes this issue?

For company code &V1& and receiver code &V2& you have defined contract
account &V3&. This is used for the posting of the escheatment. However,
the specification of a business partner is required for the posting.

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?

In Customizing for company code &V1& and receiver code &V2&, specify a
business partner.
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 FKKESCH013 - Specify a business partner for the contract account ?

  The SAP error message FKKESCH013 indicates that a business partner must be specified for the contract account in the context of contract account management. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation related to a contract account, but the system cannot find a corresponding business partner linked to that account.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The contract account does not have an associated business partner defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the contract account or business partner may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the contract account is expected to have a business partner but does not.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Account:
  
  Go to the contract account in question and verify if a business partner is assigned.
  You can do this by navigating to the contract account management transaction (e.g., transaction code FP03 or FPL9).
  
  
  
  Assign a Business Partner:
  
  If no business partner is assigned, you need to assign one. This can typically be done in the contract account details screen.
  Use the transaction code BP to create or modify a business partner and ensure it is linked to the contract account.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the integration between business partners and contract accounts is correctly set up.
  This may involve reviewing the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module or the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any necessary data consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the database that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing business partners and contract accounts.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), FP03 (Display Contract Account), and FPL9 (Display Contract Account with Business Partner).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in contract account management are trained on the importance of linking business partners to contract accounts to prevent this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKESCH013 error and ensure that your contract accounts are properly linked to their respective business partners.