How To Fix FC373 - Align the number of dunning levels with the dunning procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Align the number of dunning levels with the dunning procedure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC373 - Align the number of dunning levels with the dunning procedure ?

  The SAP error message FC373, which states "Align the number of dunning levels with the dunning procedure," typically occurs in the context of dunning processes in SAP Financial Accounting (FI). This error indicates a mismatch between the number of dunning levels defined in the dunning procedure and the number of dunning levels configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The dunning procedure you are trying to use has a different number of dunning levels than what is configured in the system.
  Dunning Procedure Settings: The dunning levels may not be properly set up in the dunning procedure configuration.
  Changes in Configuration: If changes were made to the dunning procedure or dunning levels after the initial setup, it could lead to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FC373 error, you need to ensure that the number of dunning levels in the dunning procedure matches the configuration in the system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Dunning Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBD2 (Dunning Procedure).
  Select the relevant dunning procedure and check the number of dunning levels defined.
  
  
  
  Check Dunning Levels:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD3 (Dunning Levels).
  Verify that the number of dunning levels configured matches the number defined in the dunning procedure.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If there is a mismatch, you can either:
  
  Adjust the number of dunning levels in the dunning procedure to match the configuration.
  Or, modify the dunning levels in the system to align with the dunning procedure.
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the dunning process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Dunning Levels: These are stages in the dunning process that define how overdue payments are handled. Each level can have different parameters, such as the number of days overdue before a dunning notice is sent.
  Dunning Procedure: This is a set of rules that govern how dunning is performed, including the sequence of dunning levels and the actions taken at each level.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBD2: To maintain dunning procedures.
  OBD3: To maintain dunning levels.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring dunning procedures and levels.
  
  By ensuring that the configurations are aligned, you should be able to resolve the FC373 error and proceed with the dunning process without issues.