How To Fix FS_BP_RATING017 - Rating trend &1 does not exist

FS_BP_RATING017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS_BP_RATING - Ratings

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Rating trend &1 does not exist

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

FS_BP_RATING017 - Details

• The SAP error message FS_BP_RATING017 indicates that a rating trend specified in the system does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of business partner (BP) ratings, which are used to evaluate and manage the performance or creditworthiness of business partners.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Rating Trend: The specified rating trend (e.g., a specific rating category or type) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the rating trend is not properly set up or linked to the relevant business partner.
  Data Entry Error: The rating trend might have been incorrectly entered in the transaction or report that triggered the error.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration or data, the rating trend may not have been included or properly transported.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rating Trends: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under the Financial Services or Business Partner settings) to verify