How To Fix >6171 - First execute the dunning proposal run

>6171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >6 - Purchasing Document

• Message number: 171

• Message text: First execute the dunning proposal run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >6171 - First execute the dunning proposal run ?

  The SAP error message 6171 ("First execute the dunning proposal run") typically occurs in the context of the dunning process, which is used to manage accounts receivable and remind customers of overdue payments. This error indicates that a dunning proposal has not been created before attempting to execute the dunning run.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you try to execute a dunning run without having first generated a dunning proposal. The dunning proposal is a preliminary step that identifies which customers are overdue and how much they owe, and it prepares the necessary information for the dunning letters or notifications.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Execute the Dunning Proposal:
  
  Go to the transaction code for dunning proposals, typically F150 (or the relevant transaction in your version).
  Enter the necessary parameters, such as company code, dunning area, and other selection criteria.
  Execute the proposal run. This will generate a list of customers who