How To Fix UKM_BP029 - Documented credit decision has not been created or changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Documented credit decision has not been created or changed

What causes this issue?

The subsequent activity 'Create Documented Credit Decision' was
triggered by event control. However, this activity could not be suc
cessfully executed.

System Response

An error log is written in addition to this warning message.

How to fix this error?

Use the log in SAP Credit Management to display the error that has
occurred with event processing.
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Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_BP029 - Documented credit decision has not been created or changed ?

  The SAP error message UKM_BP029 indicates that a documented credit decision has not been created or changed for a business partner in the context of SAP's credit management functionality. This error typically arises in scenarios where credit checks are performed, and the system requires a documented credit decision to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Credit Decision: The primary cause of this error is that there is no documented credit decision available for the business partner in question. This could happen if the credit decision was never created or if it was deleted or not updated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the credit management settings in SAP, which could prevent the creation or updating of credit decisions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or change credit decisions for the business partner.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the business partner's credit management records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Update Credit Decision:
  
  Navigate to the credit management area in SAP (Transaction Code: UKM_BP).
  Check the business partner's credit management data.
  If a credit decision does not exist, create a new documented credit decision.
  If it exists but is outdated, update it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for credit management in SAP to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the credit management settings align with the business processes and requirements.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify credit decisions.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that all required fields and data for the business partner are correctly filled out and consistent.
  Check for any missing or incorrect entries that could affect the credit decision process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on credit management and the specific error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as UKM_BP (Business Partner Credit Management) and UKM_CRED (Credit Management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the UKM_BP029 error and ensure that the necessary credit decisions are documented for your business partners.