How To Fix F5859 - Dunning block & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 859

• Message text: Dunning block & is not defined

What causes this issue?

The dunning block &v1& is not provided for in financial accounting.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

Select another dunning block or maintain the dunning block &v1&
within financial accounting customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5859 - Dunning block & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message F5859 indicates that a dunning block is not defined for a specific customer or vendor in the system. This error typically arises when attempting to process dunning notices for accounts that have been blocked from dunning due to specific settings.
  Cause:
  
  Dunning Block Not Defined: The customer or vendor has a dunning block set in their master data, which prevents the system from generating dunning notices.
  Configuration Issues: The dunning procedure may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to process dunning for certain accounts.
  Missing Dunning Block Settings: The dunning block settings may not be maintained in the configuration for the specific dunning procedure being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer/Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer or vendor master record and check if a dunning block is set. You can do this using transaction codes like FD03 for customers or FK03 for vendors.
  If a dunning block is set and it is not intended, you can remove it.
  
  
  
  Review Dunning Configuration:
  
  Check the dunning procedure configuration in the SAP system. You can do this using transaction code OBD2 (for dunning procedures).
  Ensure that the dunning blocks are correctly defined and that the dunning procedure is set up to handle the specific cases.
  
  
  
  Maintain Dunning Block Settings:
  
  If necessary, define the dunning block in the configuration. This can be done in the customizing settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Dunning > Define Dunning Block.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on dunning blocks and procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the dunning process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Dunning Procedure: A dunning procedure is a set of rules that determine how overdue payments are handled, including the frequency and content of dunning notices.
  Dunning Block Types: There are different types of dunning blocks (e.g., temporary, permanent) that can be applied based on business requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F150 (Dunning) for processing dunning runs and FD10N (Customer Balance Display) for checking customer balances.
  
  If the issue persists 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) for further assistance.