Dunning (SAP Business One)

That Dunning in SAP Business One includes the system-supported tracking of outstanding receivables from customers. The aim is to identify late payments at an early stage, automatically create reminders and secure the company's liquidity.

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Basic functions and concepts

- Dunning refers to the sending of reminders to customers with overdue invoices.

SAP Business One provides up to Ten predefined dunning levels available.
For each dunning level Maturity limits in days and a Layout be determined.
Reminders can be sent if required locked become.

Master data and configuration

In the business partner master data, a Dunning condition assigned or redefined.
Dunning terms apply exclusively to customers, not to suppliers.
In the field Automatic booking you can set whether Interest charges, Fees or both are posted for reminders.
Reminder fees and Minimum balances per dunning level are configurable.
the Dunning method controls the behaviour of the reminder, e.g. in terms of frequency or exceptions.

Process: Dunning run

Of the Dunning run is the central process for the automated creation of reminders.
Before dispatch, a Print preview available.
The effects of the dunning run can be monitored and controlled.

Reports and history

Of the Reminder history report provides an overview of reminders sent and the payment behaviour of customers.
In the report, restrictions can be made according to business partner, dunning date, dunning level or invoice number.
Also as Dunning History Report known, it serves to analyse the measures taken to date in receivables management.

Goal and benefits

The dunning process in SAP Business One supports companies in this, requirements promptly and in a structured manner,
Avoid payment defaults and the Cash flow planning by using current data.
The combination of dunning levels, automated processes and reports provides an effective tool for monitoring payments.