How To Fix 1J676 - The prenote is not for a credit transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1J - BCA: Payment Order Dialog

• Message number: 676

• Message text: The prenote is not for a credit transaction

What causes this issue?

The transaction is not a credit transaction.

System Response

You cannot create the prenote, and so cannot post the payment order.

How to fix this error?

Define a suitable prenote type in Customizing for<ZK> Bank Customer
Accounts (IS-B-BCA)</>, under <LS>Account Management -> SEPA -></>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_BA-CA-TBKKSEPA_ORD>Define SEPA Properties for Ordering
Party Transaction Types.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1J676 - The prenote is not for a credit transaction ?

  The SAP error message 1J676 ("The prenote is not for a credit transaction") typically occurs in the context of electronic funds transfer (EFT) or Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions when dealing with prenotes. A prenote is a zero-dollar transaction sent to a bank to verify the accuracy of the account information before actual funds are transferred.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is attempting to process a prenote transaction that is incorrectly classified as a credit transaction. In SAP, prenotes should only be associated with debit transactions, as they are used to confirm account details before any actual credit transactions take place.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction you are trying to process is correctly classified. If it is a prenote, it should not be marked as a credit transaction.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings in your SAP system related to payment processing and prenotes. Ensure that the settings align with the requirements for handling prenotes.
  
  
  Correct the Payment Method: If you are using a specific payment method for the prenote, ensure that it is set up correctly in the system. The payment method should be configured to handle prenotes appropriately.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to payment processing and prenotes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios: If possible, test the prenote process with different scenarios to identify if the issue is isolated to specific transactions or a broader configuration issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide updates/patches that could resolve the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to payment processing (e.g., F110 for automatic payment transactions) to better understand where the error might be occurring.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to process the prenote has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform the transaction.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.