How To Fix UKM_DNB012 - No DUNS number maintained, data import impossible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UKM_DNB -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No DUNS number maintained, data import impossible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_DNB012 - No DUNS number maintained, data import impossible ?

  The SAP error message UKM_DNB012: No DUNS number maintained, data import impossible typically occurs in the context of SAP's credit management or risk management modules, particularly when integrating with Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) for credit risk assessment. The DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number is a unique identifier for businesses and is often required for various business processes, including credit checks.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system is attempting to perform an operation that requires a DUNS number, but none has been maintained for the relevant business partner or customer in the SAP system. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The business partner or customer record does not have a DUNS number assigned.
  The DUNS number may not have been imported or updated correctly.
  The configuration for integrating with D&B may not be set up properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Data:
  
  Navigate to the business partner or customer record in SAP.
  Verify if the DUNS number is maintained in the relevant fields. If it is missing, you will need to enter the correct DUNS number.
  
  
  
  Maintain DUNS Number:
  
  If the DUNS number is not present, you can add it manually:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner).
  Search for the relevant business partner.
  Edit the business partner data and enter the DUNS number in the appropriate field.
  
  
  
  
  
  Data Import:
  
  If you are importing data from an external source, ensure that the DUNS number is included in the import file and that the import process is correctly configured to map this data to the appropriate fields in SAP.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the integration with Dun & Bradstreet. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured to allow for the retrieval and maintenance of DUNS numbers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP and the D&B integration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  DUNS Number: A unique nine-digit identifier for businesses, used for credit reporting and risk assessment.
  SAP Modules: This error is often related to modules like SAP Credit Management (FIN-FSCM-CR) or SAP Business Partner (BP).
  Integration with D&B: Ensure that your SAP system is properly set up to communicate with D&B services for credit checks and data validation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the DUNS number is properly maintained in your SAP system.