How To Fix IWO_BAPI163 - Credit limit check for order &1 was terminated due to missing data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWO_BAPI - BAPIs for ALM Orders: Messages

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Credit limit check for order &1 was terminated due to missing data

What causes this issue?

You tried to release order &V1&. The Customizing settings for the order
type of this order mean that a credit limit check should be performed
for the release. However, no sales organization or payer is maintained
for this order.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Check the sales organization, the distribution channel, the division
and the payer of the order.

Procedure for System Administrators

This error can also be processed if Customizing is incomplete for the
order type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWO_BAPI163 - Credit limit check for order &1 was terminated due to missing data ?

  The SAP error message IWO_BAPI163 indicates that a credit limit check for an order has been terminated due to missing data. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or order management processes where credit limits are enforced to manage financial risk.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Customer Master Data: The customer master record may not have the necessary credit information, such as credit limit or credit control area.
  Incomplete Sales Order Data: The sales order may lack required fields that are necessary for the credit check to be performed.
  Credit Management Configuration: The configuration settings for credit management in SAP may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in processing credit checks.
  Missing or Incorrect Credit Control Area: The credit control area assigned to the customer may not be correctly defined or may not exist.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the customer master and the sales order.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction XD03 (Display Customer) and verify that the customer has a valid credit limit and that the credit control area is correctly assigned.
  Ensure that the credit management settings are properly configured for the customer.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Order Data:
  
  Use transaction VA03 (Display Sales Order) to check the sales order for any missing or incomplete data.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Credit Control Area:
  
  Check the credit control area assigned to the customer and ensure it is active and correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the credit management configuration in the system (transaction OB45 for credit control areas) to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs and Traces:
  
  If the issue persists, check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on what data is missing.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue with the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Credit Management in SAP: Understanding how credit management works in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to credit checks.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XD03, VA03, OB45, and SLG1 for managing customer data and reviewing logs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on credit management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IWO_BAPI163 error message.