How To Fix 69185 - Only select one partner as payer of the dunning charges and interest

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Only select one partner as payer of the dunning charges and interest

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69185 - Only select one partner as payer of the dunning charges and interest ?

  The SAP error message 69185, which states "Only select one partner as payer of the dunning charges and interest," typically occurs in the context of dunning processes in SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected multiple partners assigned as payers for dunning charges and interest, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Payer Assignments: The error arises when there are multiple partner functions assigned to a customer account that are set to be responsible for dunning charges and interest. In SAP, only one partner can be designated as the payer for these charges.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of partner functions in the customer master data or in the dunning procedure settings.
  Data Entry Errors: During the dunning run or when setting up the dunning parameters, multiple partners may have been inadvertently selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Partner Functions:
  
  Go to the customer master data (transaction code XD02 for general data or FD02 for company code data).
  Check the partner functions assigned to the customer. Ensure that only one partner is assigned as the payer for dunning charges and interest.
  If multiple partners are assigned, remove the unnecessary ones.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dunning Procedure:
  
  Review the dunning procedure settings (transaction code OBD2).
  Ensure that the configuration allows only one payer for dunning charges and interest.
  
  
  
  Dunning Run:
  
  If you are running a dunning run (transaction code F150), ensure that you are not selecting multiple partners in the selection criteria.
  Rerun the dunning process after making the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on managing partner functions and dunning processes.
  
  
  
  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 involved in a business transaction (e.g., payer, bill-to party, ship-to party).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD02: Change Customer (General Data)
  FD02: Change Customer (Company Code Data)
  F150: Dunning Run
  OBD2: Dunning Procedure Configuration
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process the dunning charges and interest. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.