How To Fix CMD_API068 - Customer &1: Credit control area not permitted for CoCd &2 acc. to T001CM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_API - Customer APIs

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Customer &1: Credit control area not permitted for CoCd &2 acc. to T001CM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_API068 - Customer &1: Credit control area not permitted for CoCd &2 acc. to T001CM ?

  The SAP error message CMD_API068 indicates that there is an issue with the credit control area assigned to a customer in relation to the company code. Specifically, the error message states that the credit control area is not permitted for the specified company code according to the T001CM table.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The credit control area assigned to the customer is not linked to the company code in the T001CM table. This can happen if the credit control area was not properly configured or if there have been changes in the configuration that have not been reflected in the customer master data.
  Customer Master Data: The customer master data may have an incorrect or outdated credit control area assigned.
  Company Code Settings: The company code may not be set up to use the specified credit control area.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check T001CM Table: Verify the entries in the T001CM table to ensure that the credit control area is correctly assigned to the company code. You can do this by using transaction code SE16 or SE16N to view the table.
  Update Customer Master Data: If the credit control area is incorrect, you can update the customer master data. Use transaction code XD02 (Change Customer) to modify the credit control area for the customer.
  Configure Credit Control Area: If the credit control area is not linked to the company code, you may need to configure it. This can be done in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO):
  
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Credit Management > Credit Control Area > Define Credit Control Area.
  Ensure that the credit control area is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the customer master data and credit control area settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD02: Change Customer
  SE16/SE16N: Data Browser for table views
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T001CM: This table contains the mapping of credit control areas to company codes.
  KNA1: General data for customers.
  KNB1: Company code data for customers.
  
  
  Credit Management: Understanding how credit management works in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues. It involves setting up credit limits, risk categories, and credit checks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMD_API068 error and ensure that the customer is correctly linked to the appropriate credit control area for the specified company code.