How To Fix FM205 - No dunning notices were found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM - Dunning Notices

• Message number: 205

• Message text: No dunning notices were found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM205 - No dunning notices were found ?

  The SAP error message FM205 "No dunning notices were found" typically occurs when you are trying to process dunning notices in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, specifically in the context of accounts receivable. This message indicates that the system could not find any dunning notices that meet the criteria specified in your request.
  Causes:
  
  No Dunning Notices Created: There may not be any dunning notices generated for the customer accounts you are trying to process.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered (such as company code, customer account, dunning area, etc.) may not match any existing dunning notices.
  Dunning Procedure: The dunning procedure assigned to the customer may not have been executed, or the dunning run may not have been completed successfully.
  Dunning Levels: The dunning levels for the customer may not have reached the point where a notice is generated.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the customer master data or dunning data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dunning Notices: Verify if any dunning notices have been created for the relevant customer accounts. You can do this by checking the dunning history for the customer.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using to search for dunning notices are correct and broad enough to capture existing notices.
  Run Dunning Program: If no dunning notices exist, you may need to run the dunning program (transaction code F150) to generate them. Make sure to check the parameters and settings for the dunning run.
  Check Dunning Procedure: Ensure that the dunning procedure assigned to the customer is correctly configured and that the dunning levels are set appropriately.
  Data Validation: Validate the customer master data and dunning data to ensure there are no inconsistencies or missing information.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  F150: Dunning Run
  F153: Display Dunning Notices
  FD10N: Display Customer Balance
  
  
  Dunning Configuration: Review the dunning configuration in the SAP system to ensure that it is set up correctly. This includes checking the dunning procedures, dunning levels, and associated parameters.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to dunning notices or the FM205 error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.