How To Fix >W042 - Dunning notice with key &1 has no dunned items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >W -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Dunning notice with key &1 has no dunned items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >W042 - Dunning notice with key &1 has no dunned items ?

  The SAP error message W042 indicates that a dunning notice with the specified key does not have any dunned items associated with it. This typically occurs during the dunning process when the system attempts to generate or process a dunning notice but finds that there are no items that meet the criteria for dunning.
  Cause:
  
  No Open Items: There may be no open items in the customer account that are overdue or eligible for dunning.
  Dunning Block: The customer or specific items may be blocked from dunning due to settings in the customer master data or the individual invoice.
  Dunning Procedure Settings: The dunning procedure may not be configured correctly, or the items may not meet the criteria defined in the dunning procedure.
  Dunning Levels: The items may have already been dunned to the maximum level, and no further dunning notices are applicable.
  Date Criteria: The items may not fall within the date range specified for dunning.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Items: Verify that there are open items in the customer account that are overdue. You can do this by checking the customer account in the Accounts Receivable module.
  Review Dunning Block: Check if there are any dunning blocks set on the customer or specific invoices. This can be found in the customer master data or the invoice details.
  Dunning Procedure Configuration: Review the dunning procedure settings to ensure they are correctly configured to include the items you expect to be dunned.
  Check Dunning Levels: Ensure that the items have not already been dunned to the maximum level. If they have, you may need to adjust the dunning levels or reset the dunning status.
  Adjust Date Criteria: Make sure that the date criteria for dunning are set correctly and that the items fall within this range.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like F150 (Dunning) to initiate the dunning process and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to view open items for a customer.
  Dunning Configuration: The dunning procedure can be configured in the SAP system under the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Dunning > Define Dunning Areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to dunning notices and error messages.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.