How To Fix UKM_CHECK023 - Payment behavior: Key figure has value &1, minimum value is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UKM_CHECK - Messages for Credit Check

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Payment behavior: Key figure has value &1, minimum value is &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_CHECK023 - Payment behavior: Key figure has value &1, minimum value is &1 ?

  The SAP error message UKM_CHECK023 indicates an issue related to the payment behavior of a customer or vendor in the context of the SAP Credit Management module. The message typically states that the key figure for payment behavior has a value that does not meet the minimum required threshold.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the payment behavior key figure (which could be related to payment history, overdue payments, or similar metrics) has a value that is equal to or below the defined minimum value. This can happen due to:
  
  Poor Payment History: The customer or vendor has a history of late payments or defaults.
  Configuration Issues: The minimum value for the payment behavior key figure may be set too high in the system configuration.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data may have been entered for the customer/vendor, leading to an inaccurate assessment of their payment behavior.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UKM_CHECK023 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Payment Behavior:
  
  Check the payment history of the customer/vendor in question. Look for any overdue invoices or patterns of late payments.
  If the payment behavior is indeed poor, consider whether to continue doing business with this customer/vendor or adjust their credit limit.
  
  
  
  Adjust Minimum Value:
  
  If the minimum value for the payment behavior key figure is set too high, you may need to adjust it in the configuration settings of SAP Credit Management.
  This can typically be done by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO) and modifying the parameters for credit management.
  
  
  
  Correct Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant data for the customer/vendor is accurate and up-to-date. This includes payment terms, credit limits, and any other relevant financial information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on how to handle this error in your particular system setup.
  
  
  
  Run Credit Check:
  
  After making any adjustments, run a credit check again to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like UKM_BP to manage business partners or UKM_CHECK to perform credit checks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to customer/vendor data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UKM_CHECK023 error and implement a suitable solution.