How To Fix VKKS012 - Credit items checked for partner: &1 account: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VKKS - IS-IS-CD Office Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Credit items checked for partner: &1 account: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VKKS012 - Credit items checked for partner: &1 account: &2 ?

  The SAP error message VKKS012 indicates that there are credit items that have been checked for a specific partner and account. This message typically arises in the context of credit management within SAP, particularly when dealing with customer credit limits and open items.
  Cause:
  The error message VKKS012 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Credit Limit Exceeded: The customer has exceeded their credit limit, and the system is preventing further transactions to mitigate financial risk.
  Open Items: There are open items (invoices, credit memos, etc.) associated with the customer that are affecting their credit status.
  Credit Management Settings: The configuration settings for credit management may not be properly set up, leading to issues in credit checks.
  Partner Function Issues: The partner function (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party) may not be correctly defined or may not have the necessary credit information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VKKS012 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Customer Credit Limit:
  
  Go to the customer master data and check the credit limit assigned to the customer. If the limit is exceeded, consider adjusting the limit or reviewing the customer's payment history.
  
  
  
  Review Open Items:
  
  Use transaction codes like FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to review open items for the customer. Ensure that all items are accounted for and that there are no overdue invoices.
  
  
  
  Adjust Credit Management Settings:
  
  Review the credit management settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the credit control area is correctly configured and that the necessary parameters are set for credit checks.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Functions:
  
  Check the partner functions assigned to the customer in the sales document. Ensure that the correct partner functions are being used and that they have the necessary credit information.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If necessary, consult with your finance or credit management team to understand the implications of the credit check and to determine if any adjustments are needed.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like FD32 (Change Customer Credit Management) to modify credit limits or FD03 (Display Customer Credit Management) to view credit information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Credit Management in SAP: Understanding how credit management works in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to credit checks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to credit management and error messages.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on credit management configuration and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VKKS012 error and implement a solution to resolve it.