How To Fix UKM_COMM218 - Assignment of ID type is missing in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Assignment of ID type is missing in Customizing

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

In Customizing, under <LS>Rule for Scoring and Credit Limit Calculation
</>, assign an ID type to the rating procedure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_COMM218 - Assignment of ID type is missing in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message UKM_COMM218 indicates that there is a missing assignment of an ID type in the Customizing settings for the SAP system, specifically related to the SAP Credit Management module (UKM stands for "Unternehmensrisikomanagement" or "Corporate Risk Management" in German).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when the system is trying to process a transaction that requires a specific ID type (such as a customer ID, vendor ID, etc.) that has not been properly configured in the Customizing settings. The ID type is essential for the system to identify and manage the relevant entities in credit management processes.
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that the ID type is correctly assigned in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the Customizing area by entering transaction code SPRO.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Credit Management Settings:
  
  Follow the path: SAP Reference IMG ? Financial Supply Chain Management ? Credit Management ? Basic Settings ? Define ID Types.
  
  
  
  Check ID Type Assignments:
  
  In the "Define ID Types" section, check if the required ID type is defined and assigned correctly.
  If the ID type is missing, you may need to create it or assign it to the relevant entities.
  
  
  
  Assign ID Types:
  
  Ensure that the ID types are assigned to the relevant organizational units or entities as required by your business processes.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, test the transaction that previously triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as UKM1 (for Credit Management) and UKM2 (for Credit Risk Management) to help navigate the system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Credit Management for more detailed information on ID types and their configurations.
  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 or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UKM_COMM218 error and ensure that your SAP Credit Management configuration is set up correctly.