How To Fix /ATL/CASHIR163 - Amount is more than credit limit for customer &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/CASHIR -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Amount is more than credit limit for customer &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/CASHIR163 - Amount is more than credit limit for customer & ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/CASHIR163 Amount is more than credit limit for customer indicates that a transaction is attempting to exceed the credit limit set for a specific customer. This is a common issue in financial transactions where credit management is enforced to prevent customers from exceeding their agreed-upon credit limits.
  Cause:
  
  Credit Limit Exceeded: The total amount of the transaction exceeds the customer's credit limit defined in the system.
  Open Items: The customer may have outstanding invoices or open items that contribute to the total amount exceeding the credit limit.
  Credit Management Settings: The credit management settings in SAP may be configured to enforce strict credit limits, which can trigger this error.
  Customer Master Data: The credit limit set in the customer master data may be outdated or incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Customer Credit Limit:
  
  Check the customer master data (transaction code XD02 or FD32) to verify the credit limit set for the customer.
  If necessary, adjust the credit limit to accommodate the transaction, ensuring it aligns with your company's credit policies.
  
  
  
  Check Open Items:
  
  Review the customer's open items to see if there are any outstanding invoices that are contributing to the total amount.
  Clear any overdue invoices or negotiate payment terms with the customer if applicable.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Amount:
  
  If possible, reduce the amount of the transaction to ensure it falls within the customer's credit limit.
  
  
  
  Credit Management Configuration:
  
  If the credit limit needs to be adjusted frequently, consider reviewing the credit management settings in SAP to ensure they align with your business needs.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing credit limits or if the situation requires special approval, consult with your finance or credit management team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD02: Change Customer Master Data
  FD32: Display Customer Credit Management
  FD33: Display Customer Credit Limit
  
  
  Credit Management in SAP: Understand how credit management works in SAP, including how credit limits are set and monitored.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on credit management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that transactions comply with the established credit limits for customers.