How To Fix F5139 - Credit limit is exceeded for account & area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Credit limit is exceeded for account & area &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5139 - Credit limit is exceeded for account & area & ?

  The SAP error message F5139 indicates that a credit limit has been exceeded for a specific customer account and area. This error typically arises in the context of credit management within SAP, where the system checks whether a customer has exceeded their credit limit before allowing further transactions, such as sales orders or deliveries.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeded Credit Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the total outstanding receivables for the customer have surpassed the defined credit limit set in the system.
  Credit Management Settings: The credit limit may not be properly configured, or the customer’s credit profile may not be updated.
  Open Items: There may be open invoices or other receivables that contribute to the total outstanding amount.
  Credit Control Area: The error may also be related to the specific credit control area assigned to the customer, which may have different limits or settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Customer Credit Limit:
  
  Check the customer’s credit limit in the SAP system (transaction code FD32 for customer credit management).
  If necessary, adjust the credit limit to accommodate the new transactions, ensuring that it aligns with your company’s credit policies.
  
  
  
  Analyze Open Items:
  
  Review the open items for the customer (transaction code FBL5N for customer line items) to identify any overdue invoices or outstanding payments that may be contributing to the exceeded limit.
  Follow up on overdue payments or consider adjusting payment terms if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Credit Control Area Settings:
  
  Verify the settings in the credit control area (transaction code OB45 for credit control area configuration) to ensure they are correctly set up for the customer in question.
  
  
  
  Temporary Override:
  
  If a transaction needs to be processed urgently, consider temporarily overriding the credit limit (if your company policy allows) by using transaction code FD32 to change the credit status.
  
  
  
  Consult with Credit Management Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to credit limits or if the situation requires a more in-depth analysis, consult with your credit management or finance team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Credit Management Configuration: Understanding how credit management is configured in your SAP system can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FD32: Change Customer Credit Management Data
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  OB45: Credit Control Area Configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on credit management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5139 error and manage customer credit limits effectively.