How To Fix UKM_DCD_MSG018 - Assign business partner &1 a procedure for scoring

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UKM_DCD_MSG - Messages for the Documented Credit Decision

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Assign business partner &1 a procedure for scoring

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_DCD_MSG018 - Assign business partner &1 a procedure for scoring ?

  The SAP error message UKM_DCD_MSG018, which states "Assign business partner &1 a procedure for scoring," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Credit Management module, particularly when dealing with the scoring of business partners (customers or vendors) in the UKM (Universal Credit Management) component.
  Cause:
  This error arises when a business partner (BP) is being processed for credit scoring, but there is no scoring procedure assigned to that specific business partner. The scoring procedure is essential for determining the creditworthiness of the business partner based on predefined criteria.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a scoring procedure to the affected business partner. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP in the SAP GUI to access the Business Partner master data.
  
  
  
  Select the Business Partner:
  
  Enter the business partner number (the one indicated in the error message) and select the appropriate role (e.g., customer or vendor).
  
  
  
  Assign Scoring Procedure:
  
  Navigate to the "Credit Management" section within the business partner's details.
  Look for the field where you can assign a scoring procedure. This is usually found under the "Credit" tab or similar.
  Select the appropriate scoring procedure from the dropdown list. If no scoring procedures are available, you may need to create one or check the configuration.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning the scoring procedure, save the changes to the business partner master data.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Business Partner:
  
  After making the changes, you can reprocess the business partner to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Scoring Procedures: Scoring procedures are defined in the SAP system and can be customized based on the organization's credit policies. You can configure scoring procedures in the Customizing settings under SPRO -> Financial Supply Chain Management -> Credit Management -> Basic Settings -> Define Scoring Procedures.
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the business partner has the correct roles assigned that are relevant for credit management. Different roles may have different scoring requirements.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to business partner data and scoring procedures.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on credit management and scoring procedures.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message UKM_DCD_MSG018 and ensure that the business partner is properly set up for credit scoring.