How To Fix CREDIT_WB017 - Not possible to release &3 after credit rating check; reason: &4

CREDIT_WB017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CREDIT_WB - Credit Workbench

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Not possible to release &3 after credit rating check; reason: &4

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CREDIT_WB017 - Details

• The SAP error message CREDIT_WB017 indicates that a credit rating check has failed, preventing the release of a sales document (like a sales order or delivery). The message typically includes two variables: &3, which represents the document number, and &4, which provides the reason for the failure.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the credit limit for a customer is exceeded or when the customer's credit rating does not meet the required criteria set in the system. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Exceeded Credit Limit: The total outstanding receivables for the customer have surpassed the defined credit limit.
  Credit Rating Issues: The customer's credit rating has dropped below an acceptable threshold.
  Open Items: There are open invoices or other items that contribute to the customer's credit exposure.
  Configuration Settings: The credit management settings in SAP may be configured to enforce strict credit checks.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CREDIT_WB017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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