How To Fix UKM_CHECK032 - Credit limit &1 &2 has been exceeded by &3 &4 in the horizon

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UKM_CHECK - Messages for Credit Check

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Credit limit &1 &2 has been exceeded by &3 &4 in the horizon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_CHECK032 - Credit limit &1 &2 has been exceeded by &3 &4 in the horizon ?

  The SAP error message UKM_CHECK032 indicates that a credit limit has been exceeded. This message is part of the SAP Credit Management module, which is used to manage customer credit limits and assess credit risk.
  Cause:
  The error message occurs when a transaction (such as a sales order, delivery, or invoice) exceeds the defined credit limit for a customer. The message provides specific details:
  
  &1: The credit limit type (e.g., overall credit limit, open order limit).
  &2: The amount of the credit limit.
  &3: The amount that has exceeded the limit.
  &4: The currency in which the amounts are expressed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Customer Credit Limit:
  
  Check the credit limit settings for the customer in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the customer master data (transaction code XD03 for display).
  Verify the credit limit amount and the type of limit that is being exceeded.
  
  
  
  Analyze Open Items:
  
  Review the open items for the customer to see what transactions are contributing to the credit exposure. This can be done using transaction codes like FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display).
  
  
  
  Adjust Credit Limit:
  
  If appropriate, consider increasing the credit limit for the customer. This can be done in the customer master data (transaction code XD02 for change).
  Ensure that any changes comply with your company's credit policy.
  
  
  
  Payment or Settlement:
  
  If the customer has outstanding invoices, you may want to request payment or settle existing invoices to reduce the credit exposure.
  
  
  
  Credit Management Settings:
  
  Review the credit management settings in the system to ensure they are configured correctly. This includes checking the credit control area and the credit limit types.
  
  
  
  Consult with Credit Management Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the appropriate action, consult with your finance or credit management team for guidance on how to proceed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03: Display Customer Master Data
  XD02: Change Customer Master Data
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  UKM_CHECK: This is the function module that checks credit limits.
  
  
  
  Credit Management Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the credit management settings are properly configured in the system. This includes defining credit control areas, credit limit types, and risk categories.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on credit management and error handling.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.