How To Fix >4691 - Incomplete direct debit data for partner &1 account &2

>4691 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 691

• Message text: Incomplete direct debit data for partner &1 account &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4691 - Incomplete direct debit data for partner &1 account &2 ?

  The SAP error message 4691: Incomplete direct debit data for partner &1 account &2 typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with direct debits in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is missing or incomplete information related to the direct debit setup for a specific business partner and their associated account.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Direct Debit Mandate: The business partner may not have a valid direct debit mandate set up in the system.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the business partner or the bank details may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method assigned to the business partner may not be configured for direct debit.
  Missing Bank Details: The bank account information for the partner may not be fully entered or may be incorrect.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the direct debit process