How To Fix CMS_GENERAL036 - Please enter Credit System

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_GENERAL - Common Messages for CMS

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Please enter Credit System

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_GENERAL036 - Please enter Credit System ?

  The SAP error message CMS_GENERAL036 with the description "Please enter Credit System" typically occurs in the context of the Credit Management module within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a credit system to be specified for processing credit-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The credit system has not been defined in the configuration settings for the Credit Management module.
  Incomplete Data Entry: The user may not have entered the required credit system information in the relevant transaction or screen.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the credit system settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Credit Management in SAP.
  Ensure that a credit system is defined and properly configured. This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant path for Credit Management.
  
  
  
  Enter Credit System:
  
  If you are in a transaction that requires a credit system, ensure that you fill in the required field for the credit system. This may involve selecting from a dropdown or entering a specific code.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify credit system settings. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to Credit Management for additional guidance on how to set up and use credit systems.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, FD32 for customer credit management, and others that may be relevant to your specific use case.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CMS_GENERAL036 for any specific fixes or updates that may address this error.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for entering credit system information to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_GENERAL036 error and ensure that the credit system is properly configured and utilized in your SAP environment.