How To Fix UKM_COMM014 - Rating procedure/identification cat. not specified for rating &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UKM_COMM - Messages for Liability Update and Line Item Update

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Rating procedure/identification cat. not specified for rating &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_COMM014 - Rating procedure/identification cat. not specified for rating &1 ?

  The SAP error message UKM_COMM014 indicates that there is an issue with the rating procedure or identification category not being specified for a particular rating in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's credit management module, particularly when dealing with customer credit ratings.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The rating procedure or identification category has not been defined in the system for the specific rating type being processed.
  Incorrect Master Data: The customer master data may not have the necessary settings or may be incomplete.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the credit management process, they may not be correctly configured to handle the rating procedure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Supply Chain Management > Credit Management > Basic Settings > Define Rating Procedures.
  Ensure that the rating procedure and identification categories are correctly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data for the relevant customer (transaction code XD02 for general data or FD02 for company code data).
  Ensure that the credit management settings are correctly maintained, including the rating procedure.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  If you are using custom rating procedures, ensure that all necessary entries are made in the relevant tables (e.g., TUKM_RATING, TUKM_RATING_PROC).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to credit management and rating procedures for any specific requirements or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access the configuration settings)
  XD02 or FD02 (to check customer master data)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on credit management and rating procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UKM_COMM014 error in your SAP system.