How To Fix EK272 - Specify a dunning level

EK272 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Specify a dunning level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK272 - Specify a dunning level ?

  The SAP error message EK272, which states "Specify a dunning level," typically occurs in the context of accounts payable or accounts receivable when a dunning process is being executed. This error indicates that the system requires a specific dunning level to be defined for the dunning procedure to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Dunning Level: The dunning level has not been specified in the dunning procedure settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: The dunning procedure may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have missed entering the dunning level in the relevant transaction or document.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EK272 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dunning Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for dunning procedures in SAP (Transaction code: OVA7).
  Ensure that the dunning levels are defined correctly for the dunning procedure you are using.
  
  
  
  Specify Dunning Level:
  
  When executing the dunning run, ensure that you specify the dunning level