How To Fix FM706 - > Proceedings started vs.act & & (sub-ac.&), no trans.since &, always dun

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM - Dunning Notices

• Message number: 706

• Message text: > Proceedings started vs.act & & (sub-ac.&), no trans.since &, always dun

What causes this issue?

Legal proceedings have been initiated against this account and it has
no new transactions.

System Response

The account is treated by the system as if new transactions had been
made on it and the form for the legal dunning procedure is being
printed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM706 - > Proceedings started vs.act & & (sub-ac.&), no trans.since &, always dun ?

  The SAP error message FM706 typically relates to issues with the Funds Management (FM) module, specifically concerning budget availability and the processing of commitments or actuals against a budget. The message indicates that there are proceedings (commitments or actual expenditures) that have been recorded against a budget, but there are no transactions since a specified date, which may lead to a situation where the budget is not being utilized as expected.
  Cause:
  
  Budget Availability: The error often arises when there are no available funds in the budget for the specified period, or the budget has not been properly allocated.
  Transaction Dates: The error may indicate that there have been no transactions recorded since a certain date, which could mean that the budget is not being utilized effectively.
  Commitment Management: There may be issues with how commitments are being tracked or reported in the system, leading to discrepancies in budget utilization.
  Incorrect Configuration: There could be configuration issues in the Funds Management settings that are causing the system to misinterpret the budget status.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Status: Review the budget status for the relevant fund center or cost center to ensure that there are available funds. You can do this using transaction codes like FMAVCR01 or FMAVCR02.
  Review Transactions: Look for any transactions that should have been recorded since the specified date. Ensure that all relevant transactions have been posted correctly.
  Adjust Commitments: If there are commitments that are not being utilized, consider adjusting or clearing them if they are no longer needed.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings in the Funds Management module to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve reviewing budget types, availability control settings, and commitment management settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the FM706 error message and related troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for Funds Management, such as:
  
  FMAVCR01: Display Budget Availability
  FMAVCR02: Display Budget Availability for Commitments
  FMBB: Budgeting
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the FM706 error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to view and manage budgets and commitments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Funds Management for further assistance.