How To Fix UKM_BP027 - Customizing error: display structure not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Customizing error: display structure not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_BP027 - Customizing error: display structure not defined ?

  The SAP error message UKM_BP027 indicates a customizing error related to the display structure not being defined for a specific business partner (BP) in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of SAP Credit Management (UKM).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when the system is unable to find a defined display structure for the business partner in the customizing settings. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The display structure for the business partner may not have been defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an incorrect or incomplete configuration in the relevant customizing transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UKM_BP027 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Financial Supply Chain Management > Credit Management > Basic Settings > Define Display Structure for Business Partner.
  Ensure that a display structure is defined for the business partner. If it is missing, you will need to create or define it.
  
  
  
  Define Display Structure:
  
  If you need to create a new display structure, you can do so in the same customizing path mentioned above. Make sure to assign the appropriate fields that should be displayed for the business partner.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the error occurred after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport of customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for customizing), SE11 (for data dictionary), and SE80 (for object navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to UKM_BP027 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Business Partner Configuration: Understanding the overall configuration of business partners in SAP can help in troubleshooting related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UKM_BP027 error in your SAP system.