How To Fix VMD_API010 - Vendor &1: Alternative dunning recipient &2 is a one-time account

VMD_API010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMD_API - Vendor APIs

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Vendor &1: Alternative dunning recipient &2 is a one-time account

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMD_API010 - Vendor &1: Alternative dunning recipient &2 is a one-time account ?

  The SAP error message VMD_API010 indicates that there is an issue with the alternative dunning recipient for a vendor account. Specifically, it states that the alternative dunning recipient is a one-time account, which is not allowed in the context of dunning processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to set or use a one-time account (a vendor account that is not permanently established in the system) as an alternative dunning recipient for a vendor. In SAP, dunning processes require a stable and permanent account to ensure that dunning notices can be sent correctly and consistently.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Alternative Dunning Recipient:
  
  Verify the alternative dunning recipient assigned to the vendor. Ensure that it is not a one-time account.
  
  
  
  Assign a Permanent Vendor Account:
  
  If the alternative dunning recipient is indeed a one-time account, you will need to assign a permanent vendor account instead. This can be done