How To Fix UKM_MS002 - Error during calculation of external rating for partner &1/rule &2

UKM_MS002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UKM_MS - SAP Credit Management: Messages for Mass Update

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Error during calculation of external rating for partner &1/rule &2

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UKM_MS002 - Details

• The SAP error message UKM_MS002 indicates that there was an error during the calculation of the external rating for a partner (identified by &1) and a specific rule (identified by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Credit Management module, particularly when dealing with external ratings from credit agencies.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The external rating rules may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect settings for the rating provider or the rules themselves.
  Data Issues: The partner data (customer/vendor) may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues when trying to retrieve or calculate the external rating.
  Connectivity Problems: If the external rating is being fetched from an external service, there may be connectivity issues or the external service may be down.
  Authorization Issues: The user or the system may not have the necessary authorizations to access the external rating service or the required data.
  System Errors: There