How To Fix FM220 - Only & dunning notices are issued during sample printout with display

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM - Dunning Notices

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Only & dunning notices are issued during sample printout with display

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM220 - Only & dunning notices are issued during sample printout with display ?

  The SAP error message FM220 indicates that only dunning notices are issued during the sample printout with display. This message typically arises in the context of the dunning process, which is used to remind customers of overdue payments.
  Cause:
  The error message FM220 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The dunning procedure may be configured to only allow dunning notices to be printed in sample mode. This can happen if the settings in the dunning configuration are not set up to allow for other types of notices or if the sample printout is restricted to dunning notices only.
  
  
  Document Status: The documents being processed may not meet the criteria for other types of notices (e.g., reminders or invoices) to be printed. This could be due to their status in the system.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the printout may be too restrictive, leading to the system only finding dunning notices to print.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FM220 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dunning Configuration:
  
  Go to the dunning configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OBA7 or similar).
  Review the settings for the dunning procedure to ensure that it allows for the printing of other types of notices in sample mode.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the documents you are trying to print. Ensure that they are eligible for the type of notice you want to print.
  If necessary, update the status of the documents to make them eligible.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria used for the printout. Make sure that it is not overly restrictive and includes the types of notices you want to print.
  Modify the selection parameters to include the desired documents.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Parameters:
  
  Try running the printout with different parameters or for a different set of documents to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the dunning process and related error messages.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Dunning Process: Understand the dunning process in SAP, which involves sending reminders to customers for overdue payments.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F150 (Dunning) and OBA7 (Dunning Configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the FM220 error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FM220 error and implement a solution to resolve it.