How To Fix UKM_BP018 - Customer credit group &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: 018

• Message text: Customer credit group &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_BP018 - Customer credit group &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UKM_BP018 indicates that the customer credit group specified in the system does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's credit management module, particularly when dealing with business partners and their credit settings.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Credit Group: The specified customer credit group (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The credit group may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the credit group in the transaction or configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for credit management in SAP.
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and follow the path: 
  
  SAP Customizing Implementation Guide > Financial Supply Chain Management > Credit Management > Basic Settings > Define Customer Credit Groups.
  
  
  Verify if the credit group in question exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a New Credit Group:
  
  If the credit group does not exist, you can create a new one by following the same path in SPRO.
  Ensure that you fill in all required fields and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Review the entry where the error occurred to ensure that the credit group is entered correctly without any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the credit groups and their configurations, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify credit groups in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner transaction for managing customer/vendor data.
  FD32: Customer Credit Management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to credit management and error messages.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UKM_BP018 error and ensure that the customer credit group is correctly configured in your SAP system.