How To Fix IX071 - Credit limit check not possible

IX071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IX - Messages for Service Processing

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Credit limit check not possible

What causes this issue?

The credit limit check cannot be performed due to incomplete data.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Complete the data that is required for the check (credit group, sales
area).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IX071 - Credit limit check not possible ?

  The SAP error message IX071 "Credit limit check not possible" typically occurs during the processing of sales orders, deliveries, or billing documents when the system is unable to perform a credit limit check for a customer. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Credit Management Data: The customer master record may not have the necessary credit management data set up, such as credit limits or credit control area assignments.
  
  
  Inactive Credit Management: Credit management may not be activated for the relevant company code or sales area.
  
  
  Credit Control Area Issues: The credit control area assigned to the customer may not be properly configured or may not exist.
  
  
  Customer Status: The customer may be blocked for credit or have a status that prevents credit checks from being performed.
  
  
  Incomplete Master Data: There may be missing or incomplete data in the customer master record that is required