Summary -

In this topic, we described about the Define Credit Control Area process along with technical information.

A credit control area is an organizational unit. A credit control area used for specifying and controlling customer credit limits. A credit control area can include one or more company codes. A company code can't be divided into several credit control areas.

Below process is to create credit control area for the customer.

Step-1: Enter the transaction code FD32 in the SAP command field and click Enter to continue.

Define credit control area

(OR)

Go to SAP Menu → Accounting → Financial Accounting → Accounts Receivables → Credit Management → Master Data → FD32 – Change.

Define credit control area

Step-2: In the next screen, enter the below details.

  • Customer Id for the Customer
  • Credit Control Area
  • Check Central data in General Data Section
Define credit control area

Step-3: In the next screen, enter Maximum permitted credit limits.

Define credit control area

Step-4: Once all the details entered, click on the Save button to save the changes.

Define credit control area

Technical details: -

  • Transaction: FD32
  • Menu Path: SAP Menu → Accounting → Financial Accounting → Accounts Receivables → Credit Management → Master Data → FD32 – Change