How To Fix UKM_MS026 - Rule for credit check & not defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Rule for credit check & not defined in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_MS026 - Rule for credit check & not defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message UKM_MS026 indicates that a rule for credit checking has not been defined in the Customizing settings of the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's credit management module, particularly when a transaction is being processed that requires a credit check, but the necessary configuration is missing.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the UKM_MS026 error is that the system is unable to find a defined credit check rule for the specific transaction or customer. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The credit check rules have not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The credit check rule is not correctly assigned to the relevant customer or transaction type.
  Changes in Customizing: Recent changes in the configuration may have inadvertently removed or altered the credit check rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UKM_MS026 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Financial Supply Chain Management > Credit Management > Basic Functions > Define Credit Check Rules.
  Ensure that the necessary credit check rules are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Credit Check Rules:
  
  Ensure that the credit check rules are assigned to the relevant customer master records or sales document types.
  You can check this in the customer master data (transaction code XD02 or VD02) under the credit management section.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Types:
  
  Check if the transaction type being processed has a corresponding credit check rule defined.
  This can be done in the same Customizing path mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making any changes, test the configuration by attempting the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on setting up credit checks and rules.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD02 / VD02 - Change Customer Master Data
  OB45 - Define Credit Control Area
  UKM_CUSTOMIZE - Access to Credit Management Customizing
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to credit management and error UKM_MS026.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on credit management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the UKM_MS026 error message in your SAP system.