How To Fix CMD_API106 - Customer &1: Default dunning area was deleted for company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_API - Customer APIs

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Customer &1: Default dunning area was deleted for company code &2

What causes this issue?

The system checks whether the default dunning area exists for each
company code.

System Response

The system terminates processing if the check fails.

How to fix this error?

Always transfer the default dunning area for a company code when
creating dunning data. You can only delete the default dunning area if
no other dunning areas exist for the company code concerned.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_API106 - Customer &1: Default dunning area was deleted for company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMD_API106 indicates that a default dunning area for a specific customer has been deleted for a particular company code. This can occur in the context of accounts receivable and dunning processes, where the system requires a valid dunning area to manage overdue payments and send dunning notices to customers.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Dunning Area: The default dunning area for the customer was deleted, either intentionally or accidentally.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings related to dunning areas or customer master data may have led to this issue.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the customer master data or dunning area settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master data (transaction code FD03 for display).
  Verify if the dunning area is still assigned to the customer for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Reassign Dunning Area:
  
  If the dunning area has been deleted, you can reassign a valid dunning area to the customer.
  Use transaction code FD02 to change the customer master data and assign a valid dunning area.
  
  
  
  Review Dunning Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of dunning areas in the system (transaction code OBD2).
  Ensure that the dunning area exists and is properly configured for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to investigate further.
  They may need to check for any recent changes in the system that could have affected the dunning area.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the dunning process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Dunning Process: The dunning process in SAP is used to manage overdue invoices and send reminders to customers. It is essential to have a valid dunning area assigned to customers to facilitate this process.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FD03: Display Customer Master Data
  FD02: Change Customer Master Data
  OBD2: Dunning Area Configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on dunning areas and customer master data management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMD_API106 error and ensure that the dunning process functions correctly for the affected customer.