How To Fix KA238 - Error when checking credit process & :


KA238 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

  • Message number: 238

  • Message text: Error when checking credit process & :

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA238 - Error when checking credit process & : ?
    The SAP error message KA238 typically relates to issues in the credit management process, specifically when checking the credit status of a customer. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during sales order processing, delivery, or billing when the system is validating the customer's credit limit.
    Cause of KA238 Error
    The KA238 error can be triggered by several factors, including:
    
    Credit Limit Exceeded: The customer's total open orders, deliveries, and invoices may exceed their credit limit.
    Credit Management Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of credit management settings in SAP, such as incorrect credit control area settings or customer master data.
    Customer Master Data: The customer may not have a valid credit limit set up in their master data, or the credit status may not be updated.
    Open Items: There may be open items in the customer's account that are affecting the credit check.
    Credit Check Settings: The credit check settings in the

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