How To Fix UKM_CHECK020 - Payment behavior: Check amount is less than & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UKM_CHECK - Messages for Credit Check

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Payment behavior: Check amount is less than & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_CHECK020 - Payment behavior: Check amount is less than & & ?

  The SAP error message UKM_CHECK020 typically relates to the payment behavior of a customer or vendor in the context of credit management. The message indicates that the check amount is less than the specified threshold, which can prevent the processing of a payment or transaction.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the payment amount being processed does not meet the minimum required amount set in the system for a specific customer or vendor. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Configuration Settings: The minimum payment amount may be configured in the credit management settings.
  Customer/Vendor Master Data: The payment behavior settings for the specific customer or vendor may have been defined in a way that restricts payments below a certain threshold.
  Transaction Data: The transaction being processed may not meet the required criteria for payment processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UKM_CHECK020 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the credit management settings in the SAP system to ensure that the minimum payment amount is set correctly.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Financial Accounting or Credit Management.
  
  
  
  Review Customer/Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer or vendor master record and check the payment behavior settings.
  Ensure that the payment terms and conditions are appropriate and do not impose unnecessary restrictions.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Amount:
  
  If possible, adjust the payment amount being processed to meet or exceed the minimum threshold required by the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on the specific error message and its implications.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FD32 (Change Customer Credit Management) or FK02 (Change Vendor) to access and modify customer or vendor data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that payments can be processed successfully.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UKM_CHECK020 error and implement a solution to resolve it.