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3579499 - Credit Block Issue at Post Goods Issue (PGI) Level in Credit Management in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Symptom

  • A credit block is encountered at the Post Goods Issue (PGI) level.
  • The system throws an error: "Credit check SAP Credit Management failed for &1 &2".
  • The issue is not reflected in the 'manage documented credit decisions' application for release.
  • Despite clearing due items and the customer being within the credit limit, the block is not released.

Environment

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Navigate to Change Outbound Delivery app.
  2. Enter Document Number.
  3. Click "Post Goods Issue".
  4. Error "Credit check SAP Credit Management failed for &1 &2" occurs.

Cause

  • The Business Partners credit exposure exceeds the defined credit limit, triggering a credit block at PGI. 
  • No payments have been processed to reduce open invoices.
  • The system requires a credit exposure recalculation to reflect updated credit limits.

Resolution

Increase the Customer’s Credit Limit
If the business allows, the credit limit can be increased to accommodate the current exposure.

Steps to Increase Credit Limit Using "Maintain Business Partner" App
1. Open the Maintain Business Partner App

  • Navigate to SAP Fiori Launchpad.
  • Open "Maintain Business Partner".

2. Find the Business Partner

  • Enter Business Partner Number.
  • Ensure the BP Role is SAP Credit Management.

3. Update Credit Limit

  • Click on the "Credit Segment Data" tab.
  • In the "Credit Limit" field, update the value.
  • Set an appropriate "Valid To" date.

4. Save and Confirm Changes.

5. Retry PGI

  • Open "Change Outbound Delivery".
  • Attempt to Post Goods Issue (PGI) again.

Keywords

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, Public Cloud, Credit Management, Credit Block, PGI Level, Post Goods Issue, Credit Limit, Recalculate Credit Exposure, Clear Open Invoices, Maintain Business Partner, Manage Credit Accounts. , KBA , SD-BF-CM-2CL , Credit Management (Public Cloud) , Problem

Product

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition all versions