How To Fix UKM_COMM207 - Enter a rating procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Enter a rating procedure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_COMM207 - Enter a rating procedure ?

  The SAP error message UKM_COMM207, which states "Enter a rating procedure," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Credit Management module. This error indicates that the system requires a rating procedure to be specified for the credit check process, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The rating procedure has not been defined in the system for the relevant credit management settings.
  Incomplete Master Data: The customer master data may not have the necessary information related to the rating procedure.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the credit management configuration may not be correctly set up to reference a valid rating procedure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UKM_COMM207 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Financial Supply Chain Management > Credit Management > Basic Settings > Define Rating Procedures.
  Ensure that a rating procedure is defined and is active.
  
  
  
  Assign Rating Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the rating procedure is assigned to the relevant credit control area or customer master record.
  You can do this by going to the customer master data (transaction code XD02 for general data or FD02 for company code data) and checking the credit management tab.
  
  
  
  Update Customer Master Data:
  
  If the rating procedure is missing in the customer master, you can add it by editing the customer record and entering the appropriate rating procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Credit Control Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the credit control area settings are correctly configured to use the defined rating procedure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD02 - Change Customer (General Data)
  FD02 - Change Customer (Company Code Data)
  OB45 - Define Credit Control Areas
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Credit Management for detailed information on configuring rating procedures and credit checks.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UKM_COMM207 error and ensure that the rating procedure is correctly set up in your SAP system.