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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 are overdue and prepare the dunning data.
  
  
  
  Review the Dunning Proposal:
  
  After executing the proposal, review the results to ensure that the correct customers and amounts are included.
  You can check the proposal results using transaction code F150 again or by using the relevant reporting tools.
  
  
  
  Execute the Dunning Run:
  
  Once the proposal is successfully created and reviewed, you can proceed to execute the actual dunning run using transaction code F150 again, but this time selecting the option to execute the dunning run.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Dunning Levels: Understand the different dunning levels and how they affect the dunning process. Each level can have different letters or notifications.
  
  
  Dunning Configuration: Ensure that your dunning configuration is set up correctly in the system. This includes dunning procedures, dunning texts, and other related settings.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  F150: Dunning proposal run
  F151: Dunning run
  FBL1N, FBL5N: To view customer line items and check overdue invoices.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on configuring and executing dunning processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute the dunning process in SAP.