How To Fix FARP_MESSAGE018 - Dunning master data missing for supplier &1 in company &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARP_MESSAGE - message for ap/ar apps

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Dunning master data missing for supplier &1 in company &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARP_MESSAGE018 - Dunning master data missing for supplier &1 in company &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARP_MESSAGE018 indicates that there is missing dunning master data for a supplier in a specific company code. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a dunning run or related financial processes for a supplier who does not have the necessary dunning information set up in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dunning Data: The supplier (vendor) does not have dunning master data maintained in the system for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The dunning procedure may not be correctly configured for the supplier or the company code.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a data entry error where the supplier was not properly set up in the dunning master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dunning Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code FK02 (Change Vendor) or FK03 (Display Vendor).
  Enter the supplier number and company code.
  Navigate to the Dunning Data tab to check if the dunning information is maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Dunning Data:
  
  If the dunning data is missing, you can maintain it by using transaction code FK01 (Create Vendor) or FK02 (Change Vendor).
  Fill in the necessary dunning information, including the dunning procedure, dunning levels, and any other relevant details.
  
  
  
  Check Dunning Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the dunning procedure assigned to the supplier is valid and correctly configured in the system.
  You can check the dunning procedure settings in transaction code OBD2.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Make sure that the company code settings allow for dunning processes and that the necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Test the Dunning Run:
  
  After maintaining the dunning master data, try to execute the dunning run again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Dunning Process: Dunning is a process used by companies to remind customers or suppliers of overdue payments. It involves sending out reminders and notices based on the aging of the receivables or payables.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FK01: Create Vendor
  FK02: Change Vendor
  FK03: Display Vendor
  OBD2: Dunning Procedure Configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on dunning processes and vendor management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary dunning master data is in place for the supplier in question.