How To Fix UKM_BP017 - Credit segment &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Credit segment &1 does not exist

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?

You can make the required settings in the following Customizing
activities:
<DS:SIMG.FIN_CR_CREDIT_SGM>Create Credit Segments</>
<DS:SIMG.UKM_SEGMENT_DC>Assign Credit Control Area and Credit Segment</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_BP017 - Credit segment &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UKM_BP017 indicates that a credit segment for a business partner (BP) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Credit Management module, which is part of the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP S/4HANA systems.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to access a credit segment for a business partner that has not been created or is not properly configured. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The business partner has not been assigned a credit segment.
  The credit segment was deleted or not properly set up during the business partner creation process.
  There may be a mismatch in the configuration settings or data inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error UKM_BP017, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and search for the relevant business partner.
  Verify if the credit segment exists for the business partner. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Credit Segment:
  
  If the credit segment is missing, you can create it by navigating to the credit management section within the business partner transaction.
  Ensure that you fill in all required fields and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Credit Management Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for credit management in the system. Ensure that the credit management settings are correctly defined for the relevant business partner categories.
  You can access the configuration through transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant path for credit management settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for business partners and credit segments to identify any discrepancies. This can help in identifying any other underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to credit management for additional guidance on setting up credit segments.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, 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:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  UKM_BP: Credit Management for Business Partners
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify business partner data and credit segments.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message UKM_BP017 and ensure that the credit segment is properly configured for the business partner in question.