How To Fix FKKEXC042 - No business partner, account, or contract reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKEXC - Message Class for External Payments

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No business partner, account, or contract reference

What causes this issue?

The business partner, contract account, and contract reference could not
be determined from the selection criteria.

System Response

No account balance can be displayed for these selection criteria.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKEXC042 - No business partner, account, or contract reference ?

  The SAP error message FKKEXC042 indicates that there is no business partner, account, or contract reference found in the system for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when the system cannot find the necessary references to process a transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The business partner associated with the transaction may not be created or may not be active in the system.
  Missing Contract Account: The contract account linked to the business partner may not exist or may not be correctly assigned.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect data in the fields where the business partner or contract account is specified.
  Inactive or Deleted Records: The business partner or contract account may have been marked as inactive or deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the FI-CA module that prevent the system from recognizing the business partner or contract account.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Business Partner:
  
  Verify that the business partner exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the business partner transaction (e.g., BP) and searching for the relevant partner.
  Ensure that the business partner is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Check Contract Account:
  
  Ensure that the contract account associated with the business partner is created and active. You can check this in the contract account management area.
  If the contract account is missing, create a new contract account for the business partner.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data you entered for any typos or incorrect references. Ensure that you are using the correct business partner and contract account numbers.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Records:
  
  If the business partner or contract account is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP FI-CA configuration team to ensure that the settings for business partners and contract accounts are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) and FPL1N (Display Contract Account) to investigate the status of the business partner and contract account.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for FI-CA to understand the relationship between business partners, contract accounts, and how they are used in transactions.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage business partners and contract accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.