How To Fix 69184 - Select a partner as payer for the dunning charges and interest

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Select a partner as payer for the dunning charges and interest

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69184 - Select a partner as payer for the dunning charges and interest ?

  The SAP error message 69184, which states "Select a partner as payer for the dunning charges and interest," typically occurs in the context of dunning processes in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a designated partner (customer or vendor) to be assigned as the payer for the dunning charges and interest, but such a partner has not been specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Assignment: The most common cause of this error is that the dunning procedure is not configured with a payer partner function. This means that the system does not know which partner should be responsible for the dunning charges.
  Incorrect Configuration: The dunning procedure may not be set up correctly in the configuration settings, leading to the absence of a payer partner.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data of the customer/vendor, such as missing partner functions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Functions:
  
  Go to the customer or vendor master data and check the partner functions. Ensure that the payer partner function is correctly assigned.
  You can do this by navigating to the customer or vendor master record (transaction codes like FD03 for customers or FK03 for vendors) and checking the "Partner" tab.
  
  
  
  Configure Dunning Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the dunning procedure is configured to include a payer partner. This can be done in the configuration settings for dunning (transaction code OBD2).
  Check the settings for the dunning area and ensure that the relevant partner functions are defined.
  
  
  
  Review Dunning Settings:
  
  In the dunning configuration, ensure that the dunning charges and interest settings are correctly defined and that the payer partner is specified.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Customers/Vendors:
  
  If the issue persists, try running the dunning process for different customers or vendors to see if the problem is isolated to specific records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring dunning procedures and partner functions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Dunning Process: The dunning process in SAP is used to remind customers of overdue payments. It involves sending out dunning letters and may include charges for late payments.
  Partner Functions: In SAP, partner functions define the roles of different partners in a business transaction (e.g., payer, sold-to party, ship-to party).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBD2 (Dunning Procedure Configuration), FD03 (Display Customer), and FK03 (Display Vendor) for troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting (FI) to further investigate the configuration and data setup.