How To Fix FM114 - Vendor & customer & company code & dunning area & diff.dunning procedures

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM - Dunning Notices

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Vendor & customer & company code & dunning area & diff.dunning procedures

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM114 - Vendor & customer & company code & dunning area & diff.dunning procedures ?

  The SAP error message FM114 typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of dunning procedures for a vendor or customer in a specific company code and dunning area. This error can arise when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the dunning settings for the specified entities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The dunning procedure for the specified vendor or customer may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Inconsistent Dunning Areas: The dunning area specified may not be valid for the given vendor or customer.
  Dunning Procedure Assignment: The dunning procedure assigned to the vendor or customer may not match the dunning area or company code.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the vendor/customer master data or in the dunning area settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dunning Procedure Assignment:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master data and verify that the correct dunning procedure is assigned.
  Ensure that the dunning procedure is valid for the specified company code and dunning area.
  
  
  
  Review Dunning Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of dunning areas in the system. Ensure that the dunning area is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate company code.
  You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO) and checking the dunning area settings.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Review the vendor or customer master data for any inconsistencies or missing information.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on dunning procedures and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the dunning process works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction codes like FD32 (Customer Master) or FK02 (Vendor Master) to check and update the master data.
  Use OBD2 to configure dunning areas.
  
  
  
  Dunning Procedure Configuration: 
  
  Dunning procedures can be configured in the SAP system under Financial Accounting (FI) settings. You can access this through SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Dunning > Define Dunning Procedures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to dunning procedures and error messages.
  
  
  
  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) to further investigate the problem.