How To Fix UKM_BP015 - Credit limit increased

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UKM_BP - SAP Credit Management: Messages for Maintenance in BP

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Credit limit increased

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE 'CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_BP015 - Credit limit increased ?

  The SAP error message UKM_BP015 indicates that a credit limit has been exceeded for a business partner (BP) in the context of SAP's credit management functionality. This error typically arises when a transaction (such as a sales order or delivery) is processed, and the total exposure for the customer exceeds the defined credit limit.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeded Credit Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the total amount of open items (invoices, orders, etc.) for the business partner has surpassed the credit limit set in the system.
  Credit Management Settings: The credit limit may not be updated to reflect recent changes in the customer's financial situation or payment behavior.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of credit management settings in SAP, such as incorrect credit limit settings or missing data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Credit Limit: Check the credit limit assigned to the business partner. If necessary, increase the credit limit based on the customer's payment history and financial stability.
  
  Navigate to the business partner's master data and adjust the credit limit accordingly.
  
  
  
  Analyze Open Items: Review the open items for the business partner to understand the current exposure. This can help in making informed decisions about whether to increase the credit limit or take other actions.
  
  
  Payment History: Evaluate the payment history of the customer. If they have a good track record of timely payments, it may justify an increase in the credit limit.
  
  
  Credit Management Configuration: Ensure that the credit management settings in SAP are correctly configured. This includes checking the credit control area, risk categories, and other related settings.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If unsure about increasing the credit limit, consult with the finance or credit management team to assess the risk and make a decision.
  
  
  Temporary Measures: If immediate action is required and the credit limit cannot be adjusted quickly, consider using a temporary measure such as creating a sales order with a lower amount or splitting the order into smaller parts that do not exceed the credit limit.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to access and modify business partner data, and FD32 (Customer Credit Management) to view and manage credit limits.
  Credit Management in SAP: Familiarize yourself with the credit management module in SAP, which includes features for monitoring customer credit exposure, setting credit limits, and managing risk.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on credit management processes and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UKM_BP015 error and manage credit limits effectively within your SAP system.