How To Fix >3286 - Open receivables exist for current dunning procedure &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Open receivables exist for current dunning procedure &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3286 - Open receivables exist for current dunning procedure &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message 3286 indicates that there are open receivables associated with the current dunning procedure. This typically occurs when you attempt to execute a dunning run or process for a customer or vendor that has outstanding invoices or open items that have not been cleared.
  Cause:
  The error arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Open Receivables: There are outstanding invoices or open items for the customer/vendor that are not yet paid or cleared.
  Dunning Procedure: The dunning procedure you are trying to execute is set up to only process accounts with open receivables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The dunning procedure may not be configured correctly to handle the specific open items.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Open Items:
  
  Go to the customer or vendor account in the SAP system and check for any open items or receivables.
  You can use transaction codes like FBL1N (for vendors) or FBL5N (for customers) to view open items.
  
  
  
  Clear Open Items:
  
  If there are open items that should be cleared, process the necessary payments or adjustments to clear them.
  If the items are valid and should remain open, ensure that they are correctly accounted for in the dunning process.
  
  
  
  Review Dunning Procedure Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the dunning procedure in the SAP system (transaction code OBD2).
  Ensure that the dunning procedure is set up correctly to include or exclude certain types of open items as needed.
  
  
  
  Run Dunning Program:
  
  After addressing the open items, try running the dunning program again using transaction code F150.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Dunning Process: The dunning process in SAP is used to remind customers or vendors of overdue payments. It involves sending out dunning letters based on the aging of receivables.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  F150: Dunning Run
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  OBD2: Dunning Procedure Configuration
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3286 and successfully process the dunning run.