How To Fix FKKGP_DUPL003 - No valuation defined for business partner duplicates

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKGP_DUPL - Messages for Duplicate Search on Creation of Business Partnr

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No valuation defined for business partner duplicates

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKGP_DUPL003 - No valuation defined for business partner duplicates ?

  The SAP error message FKKGP_DUPL003 indicates that there is no valuation defined for business partner duplicates in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA). This error typically arises when the system encounters duplicate business partners during processing, and it cannot determine how to handle the valuation for these duplicates.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Business Partners: The error is primarily caused by the presence of duplicate business partner entries in the system. This can happen if the same entity is created multiple times with slight variations in the data.
  Missing Valuation: The system requires a valuation definition for handling duplicates, and if this is not set up, the error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to business partner management or the valuation process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to search for and identify duplicate entries. 
  Review the business partner records to ensure that there are no unnecessary duplicates.
  
  
  
  Define Valuation for Duplicates:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for business partner valuation. This can typically be found in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Partner > Define Valuation for Business Partner Duplicates.
  
  
  Ensure that the necessary valuation rules are defined for handling duplicates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Business Partner Settings:
  
  If duplicates are not needed, consider merging them or deleting unnecessary entries.
  Ensure that the business partner roles and relationships are correctly set up to avoid future duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to business partner management and valuation to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system processes business partners correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for business partner management and OBD2 for managing duplicate checks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to manage business partners and their valuations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKGP_DUPL003 error and ensure that your business partner data is correctly managed within the SAP system.