How To Fix /SCMTMS/CLC028 - Credit limit check not needed; business partner &1 has already paid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/CLC -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Credit limit check not needed; business partner &1 has already paid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/CLC028 - Credit limit check not needed; business partner &1 has already paid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/CLC028 indicates that a credit limit check is not necessary because the business partner (customer or vendor) has already made a payment. This message typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) or related modules where credit management is involved.
  Cause:
  
  Payment Received: The primary cause of this message is that the system recognizes that the business partner has already made a payment that covers the outstanding amount, thus negating the need for a credit limit check.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to bypass credit checks under certain conditions, such as when a payment is recorded.
  Business Partner Status: The status of the business partner may indicate that they are in good standing due to prior payments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Payment Records: Check the payment history for the business partner to confirm that the payment has indeed been received and recorded correctly in the system.
  Review Credit Management Settings: If you believe the credit limit check should be performed, review the configuration settings in the credit management module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Check Business Partner Data: Ensure that the business partner's data is up to date and accurately reflects their payment history and credit status.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on credit limit checks and how they are configured in your system.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you believe it is an error, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules: This error is related to SAP modules such as SAP TM (Transportation Management) and SAP Credit Management.
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transaction codes related to credit management (e.g., FD32 for customer credit management) to review credit limits and payment history.
  Customizing Settings: The settings for credit checks can be found in the SPRO configuration under Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) > Credit Management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that your credit management processes are functioning as intended.