How To Fix UKM_CHECK021 - No check rule defined for business partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UKM_CHECK - Messages for Credit Check

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No check rule defined for business partner &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_CHECK021 - No check rule defined for business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message UKM_CHECK021 indicates that there is no check rule defined for the specified business partner in the context of the SAP system's credit management functionality. This error typically arises when the system attempts to perform a credit check on a business partner, but it cannot find the necessary configuration to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Check Rules: The primary cause of this error is that the check rules for the business partner have not been defined in the system. This can happen if the business partner is newly created or if the configuration for credit management has not been properly set up.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the credit management module, leading to the absence of applicable check rules for the business partner.
  Business Partner Not Assigned to a Credit Control Area: The business partner may not be assigned to a credit control area, which is necessary for credit checks to be performed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error UKM_CHECK021, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Check Rules:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration for credit management.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Financial Supply Chain Management > Credit Management > Basic Functions > Define Check Rules.
  Create or modify the check rules as necessary for the relevant business partner.
  
  
  
  Assign Business Partner to Credit Control Area:
  
  Ensure that the business partner is assigned to a credit control area. You can check this in the business partner master data.
  Use transaction code BP to access the business partner and verify the assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the overall configuration of the credit management settings to ensure that all necessary components are correctly set up.
  Make sure that the relevant credit management settings are activated for the business partner type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists. This could involve creating a sales order or another transaction that triggers a credit check.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on credit management configuration and business partner settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that credit checks can be performed for the specified business partner.