How To Fix CMS_CUS_RBL005 - No credit system defined for product class &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CUS_RBL - Receivable Customizing messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No credit system defined for product class &1

What causes this issue?

You must assign a credit system to each product class that you define.
This assignment determines that all receivables in the product class
belong to the specified credit system. The system uses the credit system
identifier to determine the correct implementation in the Business
Add-Ins, for the specified credit system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CUS_RBL005 - No credit system defined for product class &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CUS_RBL005 indicates that there is no credit system defined for a specific product class in the Credit Management module. This error typically arises when trying to process a transaction that requires credit checks, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified product class.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the credit system has not been defined for the product class in question. This could be due to incomplete setup during the configuration of the Credit Management module.
  Incorrect Product Class: The product class being referenced may not be correctly assigned or may not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the system not recognizing the credit system for the product class.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Credit System:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Supply Chain Management -> Credit Management -> Basic Settings -> Define Credit Control Area.
  Ensure that the credit control area is properly defined and linked to the relevant product class.
  
  
  
  Assign Product Class to Credit Control Area:
  
  In the same configuration area, check if the product class is assigned to the credit control area.
  If not, you will need to create or modify the assignment to ensure that the product class is linked to the appropriate credit system.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for the customer and the product class to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Ensure that the customer has the necessary credit information and that the product class is valid.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  If the error is resolved, document the changes made for future reference.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB45 (to maintain credit control areas) or FD32 (to maintain customer credit data) to check and update relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_CUS_RBL005 error and ensure that your credit management settings are correctly configured.