How To Fix VKKCPH020 - Business partner &1 is not assigned to contract &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VKKCPH - Policyholder Change

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Business partner &1 is not assigned to contract &2

What causes this issue?

Business partner &V1& is not assigned to contract &V2& .

System Response

To allow a policyholder change to be performed, you have to assign the
source business partner and the target business partner to the contract.

How to fix this error?

Add business partner &V1& to contract &V2& .

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VKKCPH020 - Business partner &1 is not assigned to contract &2 ?

  The SAP error message VKKCPH020 indicates that a business partner (BP) is not assigned to a specific contract. This error typically arises in the context of contract management, particularly when dealing with business partners and their relationships to contracts in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The business partner you are trying to associate with a contract is not linked to that contract in the system.
  The business partner may not have been created or activated properly.
  There may be a mismatch in the business partner's role or status that prevents it from being assigned to the contract.
  The contract may not be in an active status or may have been archived.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VKKCPH020 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and verify if the business partner is correctly assigned to the contract.
  Ensure that the business partner has the necessary roles assigned that are required for the contract.
  
  
  
  Verify Contract Status:
  
  Check the status of the contract using transaction code VA42 (Change Contract) or VA43 (Display Contract).
  Ensure that the contract is active and not in a status that would prevent the assignment of business partners.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner does not exist, create it using transaction code BP.
  If it exists but is not properly configured, update the necessary details, including roles and status.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to assign business partners to contracts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your particular implementation.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  VA42: Change Contract
  VA43: Display Contract
  
  
  
  Business Partner Roles:
  
  Ensure that the business partner has the correct roles assigned (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.) that are relevant to the contract.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.