How To Fix >4696 - For direct debit data you must also specify an incoming payment method

>4696 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 696

• Message text: For direct debit data you must also specify an incoming payment method

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4696 - For direct debit data you must also specify an incoming payment method ?

  The SAP error message 4696 indicates that when processing direct debit data, the system requires an incoming payment method to be specified. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with direct debits in accounts receivable or accounts payable.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system expects a specific payment method to be defined for incoming payments related to direct debits. If this payment method is not specified, the system cannot process the transaction, leading to the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in your SAP system. This can usually be found in the Financial Accounting (FI) module under the path:
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Payment Transactions > Define Payment Methods for Country
  
  
  Ensure that the payment method you are trying to use for direct debits is correctly