How To Fix UDM_STRATEGY030 - Customer is not a direct payer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UDM_STRATEGY - Message Class for Collection Strategies

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Customer is not a direct payer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UDM_STRATEGY030 - Customer is not a direct payer ?

  The SAP error message UDM_STRATEGY030 indicates that the customer involved in a transaction is not set up as a direct payer in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Collections and Disbursements (C&D) module or the SAP Customer Financial Management (CFM) module, where payment processing and customer payment strategies are managed.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The customer master data does not have the "Direct Payer" status set.
  The payment strategy being used requires the customer to be a direct payer, but the current configuration does not allow for this.
  There may be specific payment terms or conditions that are not met for the customer.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD02 for general data or FD02 for company code data).
  Verify the payment information and ensure that the customer is marked as a "Direct Payer" if applicable.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Strategy:
  
  Review the payment strategy settings in the system. You may need to adjust the strategy to accommodate customers who are not direct payers.
  This can involve changing the payment terms or conditions associated with the customer.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings related to payment processing and customer classifications.
  Ensure that the payment strategy being used is appropriate for the customer type.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD02 - Change Customer (General Data)
  FD02 - Change Customer (Company Code Data)
  VD02 - Change Customer (Sales Area Data)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation related to customer master data and payment processing for more detailed guidance on setting up customers and payment strategies.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to customer master data and payment strategies.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UDM_STRATEGY030 error and ensure that the customer is correctly set up for payment processing in your SAP system.