How To Fix UKM_BP020 - Fill the fields Information Category and Information Type

UKM_BP020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Fill the fields Information Category and Information Type

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UKM_BP020 - Details

• The SAP error message UKM_BP020 indicates that certain required fields, specifically "Information Category" and "Information Type," have not been filled in when trying to create or update a business partner in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP Business Partner (BP) module, particularly when dealing with the UKM (Credit Management) functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires specific information to be provided in the "Information Category" and "Information Type" fields. These fields are essential for categorizing and managing the information related to business partners, especially in the context of credit management and risk assessment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UKM_BP020 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Business Partner Transaction:
  
  Go to the transaction where you are trying to create or update the business partner (e.g., BP transaction).
  
  
  
  Locate the Required Fields:
  
  Navigate to the section where you can enter additional information about the business partner.