How To Fix V1151 - Static credit check: credit limit exceeded (data cannot be saved) &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Static credit check: credit limit exceeded (data cannot be saved) &1 &2

Results of the credit limit check:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | ------> User exit 3
| | | | | | | | | --------> User exit 2
| | | | | | | | ----------> User exit 1
| | | | | | | ------------> max. dunning level
| | | | | | --------------> oldest open items
| | | | | ----------------> open items
| | | | ------------------> next checking date
| | | --------------------> critical fields
| | ----------------------> document value
| ------------------------> dyn. credit limit check
--------------------------> stat. credit limit check
' ' - check not active
'OK ' - check successful
'NOK' - check was negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1151 - Static credit check: credit limit exceeded (data cannot be saved) &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message V1151 indicates that a static credit check has failed because the credit limit for a customer has been exceeded. This error typically occurs during the sales order creation or modification process when the system checks the customer's credit status against the defined credit limits.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeded Credit Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the total amount of the sales order exceeds the customer's defined credit limit in the system.
  Credit Management Settings: The credit management settings in SAP may be configured to enforce strict credit checks, which can lead to this error if the customer's credit limit is not adjusted or if there are outstanding invoices.
  Customer Master Data: The customer master data may not be updated, leading to incorrect credit limit values being used during the credit check.
  Open Items: The customer may have open items (unpaid invoices) that contribute to the total credit exposure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Customer Credit Limit:
  
  Check the customer's credit limit in the customer master data (transaction code XD02 for change or XD03 for display).
  If necessary, increase the credit limit to accommodate the new sales order, but ensure that this is in line with your company's credit policies.
  
  
  
  Check Open Items:
  
  Review the customer's open items to see if there are any overdue invoices that need to be addressed. This can be done using transaction code FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display).
  If there are overdue items, consider contacting the customer for payment or adjusting the order accordingly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Credit Management Settings:
  
  If the credit check settings are too strict, you may want to review and adjust the credit management configuration in the system. This can be done in the SPRO configuration settings under Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Credit Management.
  
  
  
  Temporary Override:
  
  If it is necessary to proceed with the order despite the credit limit being exceeded, you may need to obtain approval for a manual override. This typically involves a credit manager or authorized personnel who can approve the order.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  Work with your finance or credit management team to ensure that the credit policies are being followed and that any adjustments to credit limits are justified.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD02 / XD03: Change/Display Customer Master Data
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  VKM1: Display Credit Management Documents
  VKM3: Display Credit Management Overview
  
  
  
  Credit Management Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for credit management in SAP to ensure they align with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on credit management and error handling.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V1151 error and ensure that the sales order can be processed successfully.