How To Fix 4F118 - Credit Allowed cannot be greater than defaulted &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 4F - Message class for India localization

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Credit Allowed cannot be greater than defaulted &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 4F118 - Credit Allowed cannot be greater than defaulted &. ?

  The SAP error message 4F118 ("Credit Allowed cannot be greater than defaulted &") typically occurs in the context of credit management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the credit limit set for a customer is being exceeded by the amount of credit being requested or allowed for a particular transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Credit Limit Exceeded: The customer has a predefined credit limit, and the transaction being processed exceeds this limit.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of credit management settings in SAP, such as incorrect credit limits set for customers.
  Customer Master Data: The customer master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to discrepancies in credit limits.
  Open Items: The customer may have outstanding invoices or open items that contribute to the total credit exposure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Customer Credit Limit:
  
  Check the credit limit assigned to the customer in the customer master data (transaction code FD03 for display).
  If necessary, adjust the credit limit to accommodate the transaction (transaction code FD02 for change).
  
  
  
  Check Open Items:
  
  Review the customer's open items to ensure that there are no overdue invoices or outstanding payments that could affect the credit limit.
  
  
  
  Adjust Credit Management Settings:
  
  If the credit management settings are not aligned with business requirements, consider adjusting them in the configuration (transaction code OB45 for credit control area settings).
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing credit limits or if it requires approval, consult with your finance or credit management team to ensure compliance with company policies.
  
  
  
  Transaction Review:
  
  Review the specific transaction that triggered the error to ensure that it is valid and that the credit request is justified.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Credit Management in SAP: SAP provides tools for managing customer credit limits, including automatic credit checks during sales order processing.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FD03: Display Customer Master Data
  FD02: Change Customer Master Data
  OB45: Configure Credit Control Area
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on credit management and error handling.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.