How To Fix >4698 - Specify a positive amount for the direct debit limit

>4698 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 698

• Message text: Specify a positive amount for the direct debit limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4698 - Specify a positive amount for the direct debit limit ?

  The SAP error message "4698 - Specify a positive amount for the direct debit limit" typically occurs in the context of managing direct debits in the SAP system, particularly when setting up or processing direct debit mandates. This error indicates that a required field for the direct debit limit has not been filled in correctly, specifically that it must be a positive amount.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Value: The direct debit limit field is either empty or contains a non-positive value (zero or negative).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the direct debit settings in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Error: During the entry of the direct debit mandate, the user may have inadvertently entered an invalid amount.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Direct Debit Mandate:
  
  Navigate to the direct debit mandate in question.
  Ensure that the direct debit limit field is filled in with a positive amount. This amount should reflect the maximum limit for the