How To Fix 0D862 - &1 not maintained as a dunning variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0D - FS-CD General Messages

• Message number: 862

• Message text: &1 not maintained as a dunning variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0D862 - &1 not maintained as a dunning variant ?

  The SAP error message "0D862 &1 not maintained as a dunning variant" typically occurs in the context of dunning processes in SAP Financial Accounting (FI). This error indicates that a specific dunning variant has not been properly configured or maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dunning Variant: The dunning variant specified in the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The dunning variant may not be assigned to the company code or may not be properly set up in the dunning configuration.
  Incorrect Input: The dunning variant may have been incorrectly entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dunning Variants:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting -> Accounts Receivable -> Dunning -> Dunning Configuration.
  Check if the dunning variant mentioned in the error message is listed.
  
  
  
  Maintain Dunning Variant:
  
  If the dunning variant is missing, you need to create or maintain it.
  Use transaction code OBD2 to maintain dunning variants.
  Ensure that the dunning variant is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Dunning Variant:
  
  Ensure that the dunning variant is assigned to the appropriate customer accounts or vendor accounts.
  You can do this in the customer or vendor master data by using transaction codes FD02 (for customers) or FK02 (for vendors).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary settings for the dunning process are correctly configured.
  This includes checking the dunning procedure, dunning levels, and other related settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Dunning Process:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the dunning process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Dunning Procedure: A dunning procedure defines how dunning is carried out for customers or vendors, including the dunning levels and the associated dunning letters.
  Dunning Levels: Each dunning level can have different parameters, such as the number of days overdue before dunning starts, the amount to be dunned, and the text of the dunning letter.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBD2: Maintain Dunning Variants
  FD02: Change Customer Master Data
  FK02: Change Vendor Master Data
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the dunning process functions correctly in your SAP system.