How To Fix FSBP402 - Credit rating institute & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP -

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Credit rating institute & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP402 - Credit rating institute & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message FSBP402, which states "Credit rating institute & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of credit management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a credit rating institute that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The credit rating institute has not been set up in the SAP system. This could be due to a lack of configuration in the credit management settings.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The credit rating institute may have been incorrectly entered in the relevant master data or transaction data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the credit rating institute may not have been included in the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Credit Rating Institute:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Credit Management -> Define Credit Rating Institutes.
  Here, you can create a new credit rating institute by entering the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the relevant customer or vendor master data is correctly set up to reference the defined credit rating institute.
  You can check this in the customer or vendor master record under the credit management section.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations related to credit management are correctly set up in the system.
  Check if there are any dependencies or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary entities, including credit rating institutes, were migrated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on setting up credit rating institutes and managing credit ratings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FD32 (Change Customer Credit Management) or FD30 (Display Customer Credit Management) to check the credit ratings associated with customers.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to credit management and the specific error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify credit rating institutes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP Financials.