How To Fix FM111 - Vendor & customer & company code & diff. dunning procedure; no clearing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM - Dunning Notices

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Vendor & customer & company code & diff. dunning procedure; no clearing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM111 - Vendor & customer & company code & diff. dunning procedure; no clearing ?

  The SAP error message FM111 typically indicates an issue related to the dunning process in the Financial Management (FM) module. This error occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the vendor, customer, company code, and dunning procedure settings, which prevents the system from processing the dunning run correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Dunning Procedures: The dunning procedure assigned to the vendor or customer may not match the one expected for the company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the dunning procedure may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Clearing Issues: There may be open items that are not cleared, leading to inconsistencies in the dunning process.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data for the vendor or customer, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dunning Procedure Assignment:
  
  Verify that the dunning procedure assigned to the vendor or customer is correct and matches the company code settings.
  You can check this in the vendor/customer master data (transaction codes: XK02 for vendors, XD02 for customers).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the dunning procedure is properly configured in the system. This can be done in the SPRO configuration settings under Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Dunning > Define Dunning Procedures.
  
  
  
  Clear Open Items:
  
  Check for any open items that may need to be cleared. You can use transaction codes like FBL1N (for vendors) or FBL5N (for customers) to review open items.
  If there are items that should be cleared, process the necessary transactions to clear them.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the vendor/customer master data to identify any discrepancies.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the error and its resolution.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XD02: Change Customer
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Dunning Process: Understand the dunning process in SAP, which involves sending reminders to customers/vendors for overdue payments. The dunning procedure defines how these reminders are generated.
  
  
  Master Data Management: Ensure that vendor and customer master data is regularly maintained and updated to avoid discrepancies that can lead to errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the FM111 error in SAP.