How To Fix UKM_PI017 - No credit control area assigned to credit segment &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UKM_PI - Messages for Credit Management Plug-In

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No credit control area assigned to credit segment &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_PI017 - No credit control area assigned to credit segment &1 ?

  The SAP error message UKM_PI017 indicates that there is no credit control area assigned to the specified credit segment. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's credit management functionality, which is part of the SAP Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A credit segment is being processed, but it does not have an associated credit control area.
  The configuration for credit management is incomplete or incorrect.
  The customer master data may not be properly set up to include the necessary credit control area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Credit Control Area Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB45 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Supply Chain Management > Credit Management > Basic Settings > Define Credit Control Areas).
  Ensure that the credit control area is defined and properly assigned to the relevant credit segment.
  
  
  
  Review Customer Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code XD02 (or FD02 for financial customers) to display the customer master data.
  Check the "Credit Management" tab to ensure that the credit control area is assigned to the customer.
  
  
  
  Assign Credit Control Area to Credit Segment:
  
  If the credit control area is missing, you may need to assign it to the credit segment. This can be done in the configuration settings for credit management.
  
  
  
  Check Credit Segment Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code UKM_CUST to review the configuration of credit segments.
  Ensure that the credit segment is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate credit control area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB45: Define Credit Control Areas
  XD02: Change Customer Master Data
  FD02: Change Financial Customer Master Data
  UKM_CUST: Credit Management Customizing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to credit management and error UKM_PI017.
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on credit management configuration.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the credit control area is properly assigned to the credit segment in question.