How To Fix FM882 - Dunning level &1 not defined in dunning procedure &2 of dunning area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM - Dunning Notices

• Message number: 882

• Message text: Dunning level &1 not defined in dunning procedure &2 of dunning area &3

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM882 - Dunning level &1 not defined in dunning procedure &2 of dunning area &3 ?

  The SAP error message FM882 indicates that there is an issue with the dunning configuration in the system. Specifically, it means that a dunning level is not defined in the specified dunning procedure for the given dunning area. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dunning Level: The dunning level specified in the dunning procedure is not defined. This could happen if the dunning procedure was not properly configured or if the dunning levels were not set up correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The dunning area or dunning procedure may not be correctly linked or configured in the system.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the dunning procedure or dunning levels, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dunning Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD2 (Dunning Procedure) in SAP.
  Verify that the dunning procedure specified in the error message is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the dunning levels are defined for the dunning procedure.
  
  
  
  Define Dunning Levels:
  
  If the dunning levels are missing, you can define them by going to the transaction code OBD3 (Dunning Levels).
  Create or modify the dunning levels as necessary to ensure they align with the dunning procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Dunning Area Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBD4 to check the dunning area settings.
  Ensure that the dunning area is correctly assigned to the dunning procedure and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there are any customizations or enhancements in the dunning process, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the dunning process to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Dunning Process: The dunning process in SAP is used to manage overdue invoices and send reminders to customers. It involves various levels of reminders based on the age of the receivable.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBD2: Dunning Procedure Configuration
  OBD3: Dunning Levels Configuration
  OBD4: Dunning Area Configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring dunning procedures and levels.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FM882 error and ensure that your dunning process is functioning correctly.