How To Fix FVDU101 - Dunning procedure is not defined correctly or does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVDU - Loans Dunning via Open FI

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Dunning procedure is not defined correctly or does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVDU101 - Dunning procedure is not defined correctly or does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FVDU101 indicates that there is an issue with the dunning procedure configuration in the system. This error typically arises when the dunning procedure is either not defined correctly or does not exist in the system for the specific customer or vendor account.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Dunning Procedure: The dunning procedure has not been defined for the customer or vendor account in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The dunning procedure may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant company code or account group.
  Inactive Dunning Procedure: The dunning procedure might be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the dunning procedure settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dunning Procedure Assignment:
  
  Go to the customer or vendor master data and check if a dunning procedure is assigned.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., FD03 for customers or FK03 for vendors) and checking the dunning information.
  
  
  
  Define Dunning Procedure:
  
  If the dunning procedure is missing, you can define it in the system. This can be done through the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ? Dunning ? Define Dunning Procedures.
  
  
  Ensure that the dunning procedure is properly configured with the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Assign Dunning Procedure to Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the dunning procedure is assigned to the relevant company code. This can be checked in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Procedures:
  
  Verify that the dunning procedure is active. If it is inactive, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify dunning procedures. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the dunning process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FD03 (Display Customer)
  FK03 (Display Vendor)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  Dunning Procedure Configuration: It is essential to understand the parameters and settings of the dunning procedure, including dunning levels, dunning texts, and interest calculations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring dunning procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FVDU101 error and ensure that the dunning procedures are correctly set up in your SAP system.