How To Fix V1831 - Dunning key &1 has not been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 831

• Message text: Dunning key &1 has not been defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1831 - Dunning key &1 has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message V1831 indicates that a dunning key has not been defined in the system. Dunning keys are used in the dunning process to specify how overdue items should be handled, including the dunning levels and the associated procedures.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A dunning key is referenced in a dunning run or process, but it has not been defined in the system.
  The dunning key may have been deleted or not properly configured in the dunning settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to define the missing dunning key in the system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Dunning Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Financial Accounting (FI) -> Accounts Receivable -> Dunning -> Dunning Configuration.
  
  
  
  Define the Dunning Key:
  
  Select the option to maintain dunning keys.
  Check if the dunning key mentioned in the error message exists. If it does not, you will need to create