How To Fix FKKINFCO028 - Business partner &1 does not exist in role MKK

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKINFCO - Information Container

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Business partner &1 does not exist in role MKK

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINFCO028 - Business partner &1 does not exist in role MKK ?

  The SAP error message FKKINFCO028 indicates that a business partner (BP) does not exist in the specified role (in this case, the role is MKK). This error typically occurs in the context of Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) when the system is trying to access or process data related to a business partner that has not been properly defined or assigned the necessary role.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The business partner you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Role Assignment: The business partner exists, but it has not been assigned the required role (MKK) for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the business partner in the specified role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner using the relevant search criteria.
  Ensure that the business partner exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Assignment:
  
  If the business partner exists, check if it has the role MKK assigned.
  In the BP transaction, select the business partner and navigate to the "Roles" tab.
  If the MKK role is missing, you will need to add it. This may require appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner does not exist, you will need to create it.
  If it exists but lacks the necessary role, you can add the role by editing the business partner details.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for business partner roles is correctly set up in the system.
  You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to verify that the role is correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any data inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table structures)
  SE16N: Data Browser (to view business partner data)
  
  
  
  Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit business partner data.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on business partner roles and their configuration.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.