What is 'dunning amount' in SAP FI - Financial Accounting?

dunning amount - Overview

• Component: FI

• Component Name: Financial Accounting

• Description: The total of all items to be dunned within a dunning group minus any outstanding credits.

dunning amount - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Dunning amount is a term used in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) to refer to the total amount of money that a customer owes to a company. It is calculated by adding up all the outstanding invoices and any other charges that the customer has not yet paid. The dunning amount is used to determine the amount of money that needs to be collected from the customer. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP FI, the dunning amount can be calculated by running a dunning report. This report will list all of the outstanding invoices and other charges that need to be collected from the customer. The total amount of money owed by the customer is then calculated and displayed in the report. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When running a dunning report, it is important to ensure that all of the outstanding invoices and other charges are included in the report. This will ensure that the dunning amount is accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The dunning amount can also be used to determine when a customer should be sent a reminder or warning letter about their overdue payments. This can help to ensure that customers are kept up-to-date with their payments and reduce the risk of bad debt.