How To Fix CRD_MDA171 - Assignment: Cred.type &1, cred.description &2, start: &3, end &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRD_MDA - Messages for Master Data Administration - Credentialing

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Assignment: Cred.type &1, cred.description &2, start: &3, end &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRD_MDA171 - Assignment: Cred.type &1, cred.description &2, start: &3, end &4 ?

  The SAP error message CRD_MDA171 typically relates to issues with credit management, specifically regarding the assignment of credit types and their associated descriptions within a defined time frame. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during credit checks, when processing sales orders, or when managing customer credit limits.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CRD_MDA171 indicates that there is a problem with the assignment of a credit type to a customer or a credit limit. The specific causes can include:
  
  Invalid Credit Type: The credit type specified may not be valid or may not be assigned correctly in the system.
  Date Range Issues: The start and end dates for the credit assignment may not be valid or may overlap with existing assignments.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing configuration settings in the credit management module that need to be addressed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the customer or credit