How To Fix V4134 - Caution: SD document & is blocked due to credit checks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V4 - Nachrichten Verkauf (Variable Meldungen und EDI-Meldungen)

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Caution: SD document & is blocked due to credit checks

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V4134 - Caution: SD document & is blocked due to credit checks ?

  The SAP error message V4134 indicates that a Sales and Distribution (SD) document (such as a sales order) is blocked due to credit checks. This typically occurs when the customer's credit limit has been exceeded or when there are other credit-related issues that prevent the processing of the document.
  Cause:
  
  Credit Limit Exceeded: The customer's total outstanding receivables have exceeded their credit limit.
  Credit Management Settings: The credit management settings in SAP may be configured to block sales documents based on certain criteria.
  Open Items: There may be open invoices or other receivables that are affecting the customer's credit status.
  Credit Exposure: The customer's credit exposure may be too high due to recent orders or deliveries.
  Credit Control Area: The credit control area settings may not be properly configured for the customer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Customer Credit Limit:
  
  Check the customer's credit limit in the customer master data (transaction code XD02 or VD02).
  If necessary, increase the credit limit after proper authorization.
  
  
  
  Check Open Items:
  
  Review the customer's open items using transaction code FBL5N to see if there are overdue invoices or other outstanding amounts that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Credit Management Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the credit management settings are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the credit control area and the rules applied to the customer.
  
  
  
  Release the Block:
  
  If the credit issue has been resolved, you can manually release the block on the sales document using transaction code VKM1 (for sales orders) or VKM3 (for deliveries).
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the credit policies or limits, consult with your finance or credit management team to ensure compliance with company policies.
  
  
  
  Monitor Credit Exposure:
  
  Regularly monitor customer credit exposure to prevent future blocks. This can be done through reports or dashboards in SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD02 / VD02: Change Customer Master Data
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  VKM1: Release Blocked Sales Orders
  VKM3: Release Blocked Deliveries
  
  
  
  Credit Management: SAP provides tools for credit management that can help in assessing and managing customer credit risk. This includes setting up credit limits, monitoring credit exposure, and automating credit checks.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on credit management and how to configure it according to your business needs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the credit block and take appropriate actions to resolve it.