How To Fix V1156 - Credit check: maximum document value exceeded (cannot be saved)

V1156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Credit check: maximum document value exceeded (cannot be saved)

Results of 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 check date
| | | --------------------> crit. fields
| | ----------------------> document value
| ------------------------> dyn. credit limit check
--------------------------> stat. credit limit check
' ' - check not active
'OK ' - check successful
'NOK' - check negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1156 - Credit check: maximum document value exceeded (cannot be saved) ?

  The SAP error message V1156, which states "Credit check: maximum document value exceeded (cannot be saved)," typically occurs during the sales order processing when the total value of the order exceeds the maximum credit limit set for the customer. This is part of SAP's credit management functionality, which is designed to prevent sales orders that could lead to financial risk for the company.
  
  Cause:
  
  Customer Credit Limit Exceeded: The total value of the sales order exceeds the credit limit assigned to the customer 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 order value surpasses the allowed limit.
  Document Value Calculation: The system calculates the document value based on the items in the order, including any additional costs (like freight or taxes), which may push the total over the limit.
  Credit Exposure: The customer's current credit